Muniba
Muniba is a Muslim girl name meaning “She who turns to God in repentance”.
| Meaning | She who turns to God in repentance |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Arabic |
| Arabic spelling | منيبة |
| Pronunciation | moo-NEE-bah |
| Arabic root | ن و ب (n-w-b) — to return, to turn back |
| Muslim name? | Islamic / Arabic name |
Meaning and origin of Muniba
Muniba is a common spelling of Munība, the feminine of Munīb. It describes a woman who repeatedly turns back to God in sincere repentance. The name is well known in Pakistan, where the artist and motivational speaker Muniba Mazari has brought it wide recognition.
Is Muniba a Muslim name?
Yes. Muniba is a Muslim name of Arabic origin, the feminine form of the Quranic word munīb, 'one who turns to God'.
Is Muniba in the Quran?
The masculine form appears in the Quran: 'Indeed, Abraham was forbearing, tender-hearted and ever turning to Allah' (Quran 11:75).
Where is the name Muniba used?
Popular in Pakistan and among Pakistani and Indian Muslim families abroad.
Gifts with the name Muniba
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Spellings and variants of Muniba
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Muniba mean?
Muniba means 'She who turns to God in repentance'. It comes from Arabic.
Is Muniba a Muslim name?
Yes. Muniba is a Muslim name of Arabic origin, the feminine form of the Quranic word munīb, 'one who turns to God'.
How do you write Muniba in Arabic?
Muniba is written منيبة in Arabic script.
How do you pronounce Muniba?
Muniba is pronounced moo-NEE-bah.
Is Muniba mentioned in the Quran?
The masculine form appears in the Quran: 'Indeed, Abraham was forbearing, tender-hearted and ever turning to Allah' (Quran 11:75).