Boy name
Manara name meaning
“beacon tower”
Manara is a masculine name commonly linked to Arabic manārah, with the meaning beacon tower. The source word can denote a tower, lighthouse, or place of light. These related senses explain the connection between the name’s meaning and the tower and light imagery of manārah.
What does Manara mean?
The ending -ra appears in Putra, Indra, and Chandra, names connected with Sanskrit vocabulary. The letters -ra do not carry one shared meaning; the meaning belongs to each complete word. More boy names ending in -ra →
Origin and cultural usage of Manara
Possibly from Arabic manārah, denoting a tower, lighthouse, or place of light.
Manara in Islam and the Quran
Manara does not appear in the Quran, either as a name or as a word.
This describes the word and the name, not the religion of anyone who bears it.
Name combinations with Manara
Two- and three-word full-name ideas with Manara, built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each word.
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Meaning of each word
- Manara: beacon tower
- Supena: dream; aspiration
- Prawiro: brave one, valiant hero
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Meaning of each word
- Manara: beacon tower
- Laksmana: bearing auspicious marks
- Suksmono: subtle, delicate
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Manara Rakha
Meaning of each word
- Manara: beacon tower
- Rakha: elder sibling
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Meaning of each word
- Sugih: wealthy, possessing abundant riches
- Manara: beacon tower
- Aditya: sun, son of Aditi
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Manara Tama
Meaning of each word
- Manara: beacon tower
- Tama: foremost, excellent
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Manara Satyagraha Dwiyanto
Meaning of each word
- Manara: beacon tower
- Satyagraha: steadfast adherence to truth
- Dwiyanto: two; second in order
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How to pronounce Manara
| Syllables | 3 · 6 letters · 6-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /manara/ |
| Arabic script | منارة |
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦩꦤꦫ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮙᮔᮛ |
Is Manara a boy’s name?
Yes, Manara is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 75% of bearers are male. See all boy names.
Manara ranks #4,232 among boy names in our data sample (4 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Variants and similar names
Names that sound like Manara
- Mangara♂Hope
- Mantra♂Sacred utterance or formula
- Mandra♂Soft, low-toned
- Manaf♂Height, elevated standing
- Manan♂One who bestows abundant favors
- Mandala♂♀Circle, domain or territory
- Manahan♂Holding back, enduring
- Mara♂♀Bitter
- Manap♂High, elevated
- Malaka♂Tree bearing amla fruit
- Mahar♂A gift stipulated in marriage
- Manahara♂Captivating the heart
Names with related meanings
- Nur♂♀Light, illuminating radiance
- Anwar♂Brighter, more radiant
- Nurul♂♀Light of
- Dian♂♀Lamp, illuminating light
- Noor♂♀Light, illuminating radiance
- Surya♂The shining sun
- Fajar♂Light before sunrise
- Nurdin♂Light of the faith
- Robert♂Bright fame
- Azhar♂Bright, radiant
- Noer♂♀Light, illuminating radiance
- Munir♂Radiant, giving light
Famous people named Manara
- F.A. Manara Lh. Weng · b. 1968
- F.A. Manara Lodewijk H. · b. 1968
- Manara Ludewijk Hutapea.
FAQ about the name Manara
What is the meaning of Manara?
Manara means beacon tower. Possibly from Arabic manārah, denoting a tower, lighthouse, or place of light.
Is Manara a boy’s name?
Yes, Manara is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 75% of bearers are male.
What is the origin of the name Manara?
Manara is of Arabic origin.
Is the name Manara in the Quran?
Manara does not appear in the Quran, either as a name or as a word.
How many syllables does Manara have?
Manara has 3 syllables (Ma-na-ra) and 6 letters.
How popular is the name Manara?
Manara ranks #4,232 among boy names in our data sample (4 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
What full names go well with Manara?
Some ideas: Manara Supena Prawiro; Manara Laksmana Suksmono; Manara Rakha.
Famous people named Manara?
Notable people named Manara include F.A. Manara Lh. Weng, F.A. Manara Lodewijk H., Manara Ludewijk Hutapea..
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