منوّر

Münevver

girlTurkish form of Arabic Munawwar

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

MeaningIlluminated, radiant, enlightened
GenderGirl
OriginTurkish form of Arabic Munawwar
Arabic spellingمنوّر
Pronunciationmoo-NEV-ver
Arabic rootن و ر (n-w-r) — light
Muslim name?Islamic / Arabic name

Meaning and origin of Münevver

Münevver is the Turkish form of the Arabic Munawwar, 'illuminated' or 'filled with light'. Although Munawwar is a boy's name in South Asia, in Turkey and the Balkans Münevver is given almost always to girls. The Turkish 'v' replaces the Arabic 'w', and the vowels follow Turkish vowel harmony.

Is Münevver a Muslim name?

Yes. Münevver is the Turkish form of the Arabic Munawwar, meaning 'radiant', and is used by Muslim families in Turkey.

Where is the name Münevver used?

A traditional girl's name in Turkey and among Turks and Bosniaks in the Balkans.

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Spellings and variants of Münevver

MunawwarMunevvereMunawar

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Münevver mean?

Münevver means 'Illuminated, radiant, enlightened'. It comes from Turkish form of Arabic Munawwar.

Is Münevver a Muslim name?

Yes. Münevver is the Turkish form of the Arabic Munawwar, meaning 'radiant', and is used by Muslim families in Turkey.

How do you write Münevver in Arabic?

Münevver is written منوّر in Arabic script.

How do you pronounce Münevver?

Münevver is pronounced moo-NEV-ver.

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