Münire
Münire is a Muslim girl name meaning “Radiant, luminous”.
| Meaning | Radiant, luminous |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Turkish form of Arabic Munira |
| Arabic spelling | منيرة |
| Pronunciation | moo-nee-REH |
| Arabic root | ن و ر (n-w-r) — light |
| Muslim name? | Islamic / Arabic name |
Meaning and origin of Münire
Münire is the Turkish form of the Arabic Munīra, 'radiant' or 'light-giving'. Turkish normally replaces the Arabic feminine -a with -e, as in Nefise from Nafīsa. The name was common in Ottoman times and is still used in Turkey and the Balkans.
Is Münire a Muslim name?
Yes. Münire is the Turkish form of Munīra, an Arabic Muslim name meaning 'radiant'.
Where is the name Münire used?
Used in Turkey and among Balkan Muslims, mostly by older generations.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Münire mean?
Münire means 'Radiant, luminous'. It comes from Turkish form of Arabic Munira.
Is Münire a Muslim name?
Yes. Münire is the Turkish form of Munīra, an Arabic Muslim name meaning 'radiant'.
How do you write Münire in Arabic?
Münire is written منيرة in Arabic script.
How do you pronounce Münire?
Münire is pronounced moo-nee-REH.