منورة

Munawwarah

girlArabic

Munawwarah is a Muslim girl name meaning “Illuminated, radiant”.

MeaningIlluminated, radiant
GenderGirl
OriginArabic
Arabic spellingمنورة
Pronunciationmoo-NOW-wa-rah
Arabic rootن و ر (n-w-r) — light, to shine
Muslim name?Islamic / Arabic name

Meaning and origin of Munawwarah

Munawwarah is the feminine of Munawwar, 'illuminated'. It is best known from the honorific name of the Prophet's city, al-Madīna al-Munawwara, 'the Illuminated City', which gives the name a warm association for many Muslim families. As a girl's name it appears in South and Southeast Asia, sometimes spelled Munawara or Munawarah.

Is Munawwarah a Muslim name?

Yes. Munawwarah is an Arabic Muslim name meaning 'illuminated', and it recalls al-Madina al-Munawwara, the city of the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ.

Where is the name Munawwarah used?

Used in Pakistan, India, Malaysia, Indonesia and Central Asia.

Gifts with the name Munawwarah

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Spellings and variants of Munawwarah

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Munawwarah mean?

Munawwarah means 'Illuminated, radiant'. It comes from Arabic.

Is Munawwarah a Muslim name?

Yes. Munawwarah is an Arabic Muslim name meaning 'illuminated', and it recalls al-Madina al-Munawwara, the city of the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ.

How do you write Munawwarah in Arabic?

Munawwarah is written منورة in Arabic script.

How do you pronounce Munawwarah?

Munawwarah is pronounced moo-NOW-wa-rah.

Updated October 2026 · Researched by the Modern Muslim Names team. Spotted a mistake? Let us know.