Mumuni
Mumuni is a Muslim boy name meaning “Believer, faithful”.
| Meaning | Believer, faithful |
|---|---|
| Gender | Boy |
| Origin | Ghanaian/Hausa form of Arabic Mumin |
| Arabic spelling | مؤمن |
| Pronunciation | moo-MOO-nee |
| Arabic root | أ م ن (ʾ-m-n) — to believe, to be safe |
| Muslim name? | Islamic / Arabic name |
Meaning and origin of Mumuni
Mumuni is the Hausa and northern Ghanaian form of Muʾmin, 'believer'. The glottal stop disappears and vowels are added, giving the soft Mumuni. Al-Muʾmin is also one of the names of God, the Giver of Security. The name is especially common in Ghana.
Is Mumuni a Muslim name?
Yes. Mumuni is a Muslim name, from Muʾmin, 'believer'.
Is Mumuni in the Quran?
Al-Muʾmin is among God's names in 'He is Allah... the Sovereign, the Pure, the Perfection, the Giver of Security (al-Muʾmin)' (Quran 59:23).
Where is the name Mumuni used?
Common in Ghana, Togo and among Hausa speakers.
Gifts with the name Mumuni
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Mumuni mean?
Mumuni means 'Believer, faithful'. It comes from Ghanaian/Hausa form of Arabic Mumin.
Is Mumuni a Muslim name?
Yes. Mumuni is a Muslim name, from Muʾmin, 'believer'.
How do you write Mumuni in Arabic?
Mumuni is written مؤمن in Arabic script.
How do you pronounce Mumuni?
Mumuni is pronounced moo-MOO-nee.
Is Mumuni mentioned in the Quran?
Al-Muʾmin is among God's names in 'He is Allah... the Sovereign, the Pure, the Perfection, the Giver of Security (al-Muʾmin)' (Quran 59:23).