Boy's name · Word from the Quran
Munir: meaning and origin
منير- Meaning
- Shining, giving light
- Arabic
- منير
- Say it
- mu-NEER
- Gender
- Boy
- Origin
- Word from the Quran
- Also spelled
- Muneer, Mounir
- Source
- Quran 33:46
Where it comes from
The Prophet ﷺ is "a light-giving lamp" (Quran 33:46).
وَدَاعِيًا إِلَى ٱللَّهِ بِإِذْنِهِۦ وَسِرَاجًۭا مُّنِيرًۭا
Surah Al-Ahzaab, 33:46 · Read it with translation and audio
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Munir mean?
Shining, giving light.
How do you pronounce Munir?
Say it as mu-NEER; capitals mark the stressed syllable. In Arabic it is written منير.
Is Munir in the Quran?
Yes. It appears in Surah Al-Ahzaab (33:46).
Is Munir a boy's or girl's name?
Munir is a boy's name.
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