Tanweer
Tanweer is a Muslim boy name meaning “Illumination, enlightenment”.
| Meaning | Illumination, enlightenment |
|---|---|
| Gender | Boy |
| Origin | Arabic |
| Arabic spelling | تنوير |
| Pronunciation | tan-WEER |
| Arabic root | ن و ر (n-w-r) — light |
| Muslim name? | Islamic / Arabic name |
Meaning and origin of Tanweer
Tanweer keeps the original Arabic w of tanwīr, 'illumination'. In modern Arabic the word also names the intellectual Enlightenment. As a personal name it is chiefly South Asian, where it sits alongside the more common Tanveer and Tanvir.
Is Tanweer a Muslim name?
Yes. Tanweer is a Muslim name from the Arabic root for light, meaning illumination.
Is Tanweer in the Quran?
Its root gives nūr: 'Allah is the Light of the heavens and the earth' (Quran 24:35).
Where is the name Tanweer used?
Used in Pakistan, India and the diaspora.
Gifts with the name Tanweer
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- Islamic baby gifts & books (Amazon)
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Spellings and variants of Tanweer
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Tanweer mean?
Tanweer means 'Illumination, enlightenment'. It comes from Arabic.
Is Tanweer a Muslim name?
Yes. Tanweer is a Muslim name from the Arabic root for light, meaning illumination.
How do you write Tanweer in Arabic?
Tanweer is written تنوير in Arabic script.
How do you pronounce Tanweer?
Tanweer is pronounced tan-WEER.
Is Tanweer mentioned in the Quran?
Its root gives nūr: 'Allah is the Light of the heavens and the earth' (Quran 24:35).