Mounira
Mounira is a Muslim girl name meaning “Radiant, luminous, giving light”.
| Meaning | Radiant, luminous, giving light |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Arabic, French spelling |
| 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 Mounira
Mounira is the French-style spelling of Munīra, the feminine of munīr, 'shining' or 'giving light'. The 'ou' spelling is used in North and West Africa wherever French spelling conventions took hold. The word munīr describes the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ in the Quran as a lamp spreading light.
Is Mounira a Muslim name?
Yes. Mounira (Munira) is an Arabic Muslim name meaning radiant or light-giving.
Is Mounira in the Quran?
Its masculine form describes the Prophet ﷺ as 'a lamp spreading light (sirājan munīrā)' (Quran 33:46).
Where is the name Mounira used?
Used in Francophone West Africa, Tunisia, Algeria and Morocco, and as Munira across the Arab world.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Mounira mean?
Mounira means 'Radiant, luminous, giving light'. It comes from Arabic, French spelling.
Is Mounira a Muslim name?
Yes. Mounira (Munira) is an Arabic Muslim name meaning radiant or light-giving.
How do you write Mounira in Arabic?
Mounira is written منيرة in Arabic script.
How do you pronounce Mounira?
Mounira is pronounced moo-NEE-rah.
Is Mounira mentioned in the Quran?
Its masculine form describes the Prophet ﷺ as 'a lamp spreading light (sirājan munīrā)' (Quran 33:46).