Monira
Monira is a Muslim girl name meaning “Luminous, shining, radiant”.
| Meaning | Luminous, shining, radiant |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Arabic |
| Arabic spelling | منيرة |
| Pronunciation | moo-NEE-rah |
| Arabic root | ن و ر (n-w-r) — light |
| Muslim name? | Islamic / Arabic name |
Meaning and origin of Monira
Monira is a Bengali and Egyptian spelling of Munīra, the feminine of Munīr, meaning 'giving light' or 'illuminating'. It shares its root with nūr, light. The famous Egyptian singer Munira al-Mahdiyya helped make the name popular in the early twentieth century, and it is now widely used in Bangladesh.
Is Monira a Muslim name?
Yes. Monira (Munira) is an Arabic Muslim name meaning 'luminous', from the same root as nūr.
Is Monira in the Quran?
The masculine form describes the moon: 'and placed in it a lamp and a luminous moon (qamaran munīrā)' (Quran 25:61).
Where is the name Monira used?
Common in Bangladesh, Egypt, the Gulf and Uzbekistan (as Munira).
Gifts with the name Monira
- Monira name necklaces & bracelets (Amazon)
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- Islamic baby gifts & books (Amazon)
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Monira mean?
Monira means 'Luminous, shining, radiant'. It comes from Arabic.
Is Monira a Muslim name?
Yes. Monira (Munira) is an Arabic Muslim name meaning 'luminous', from the same root as nūr.
How do you write Monira in Arabic?
Monira is written منيرة in Arabic script.
How do you pronounce Monira?
Monira is pronounced moo-NEE-rah.
Is Monira mentioned in the Quran?
The masculine form describes the moon: 'and placed in it a lamp and a luminous moon (qamaran munīrā)' (Quran 25:61).