Mounia
Mounia is a Muslim girl name meaning “A wish, a hope”.
| Meaning | A wish, a hope |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Arabic |
| Arabic spelling | منية |
| Pronunciation | MOON-yah |
| Arabic root | م ن ي (m-n-y) — to wish, to hope |
| Muslim name? | Islamic / Arabic name |
Meaning and origin of Mounia
Mounia is the Maghrebi spelling of Munya, the singular of munā, meaning a single wish or longed-for hope. With the French 'ou' for the Arabic u, it became a favourite girls' name in Morocco and Algeria in the late twentieth century. It is closely related to Mouna and Muna.
Is Mounia a Muslim name?
Yes. Mounia (Munya) is an Arabic name meaning 'a wish', used widely by Muslim families in North Africa.
Where is the name Mounia used?
Very common in Morocco and Algeria and among North Africans in France.
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Spellings and variants of Mounia
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Mounia mean?
Mounia means 'A wish, a hope'. It comes from Arabic.
Is Mounia a Muslim name?
Yes. Mounia (Munya) is an Arabic name meaning 'a wish', used widely by Muslim families in North Africa.
How do you write Mounia in Arabic?
Mounia is written منية in Arabic script.
How do you pronounce Mounia?
Mounia is pronounced MOON-yah.