Girl name
Masnun name meaning
“prescribed by prophetic practice”
Masnun is a feminine name commonly linked to Arabic masnūn, meaning prescribed by prophetic practice. The source word also carries the sense of being prescribed or in accordance with that practice. Sunnah is the related term underlying this explanation of the name and its meaning.
What does Masnun mean?
Origin and cultural usage of Masnun
Possibly from Arabic masnūn, meaning prescribed or in accordance with prophetic practice. The original Arabic spelling would help confirm this derivation.
Names are shared across communities. Where a name is commonly used says nothing certain about any one person’s ethnicity, religion or background.
Masnun in Islam and the Quran
Masnun does not appear as a name in the Quran, but its source word (مسنون) does, for example in QS Al-Hijr [15]: 26 and QS Al-Hijr [15]: 28. The word describes altered dark mud, rather than something prescribed by prophetic practice.
This describes the word and the name, not the religion of anyone who bears it.
Name combinations with Masnun
Two- and three-word full-name ideas with Masnun, built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each word.
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Meaning of each word
- Masnun: prescribed by prophetic practice
- Rahmadani: associated with the month of Ramadan
- Aliyatul: the elevated or exalted
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Meaning of each word
- Masnun: prescribed by prophetic practice
- Wardah: a blooming rose
- Uswatun: an example to follow
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Masnun Halimatussadiah
Meaning of each word
- Masnun: prescribed by prophetic practice
- Halimatussadiah: Halimah of the Banu Saad
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Meaning of each word
- Firda: paradise, garden
- Masnun: prescribed by prophetic practice
- Sofiatun: pure, clear
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Masnun Afia
Meaning of each word
- Masnun: prescribed by prophetic practice
- Afia: health and well-being
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Meaning of each word
- Masnun: prescribed by prophetic practice
- Lutfiah: gentle and kind
- Anisah: friendly, pleasant as a companion
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How to pronounce Masnun
| Syllables | 2 · 6 letters · 6-letter girl names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /masnun/ |
| Arabic script | مسنون |
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦩꦱ꧀ꦤꦸꦤ꧀ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮙᮞ᮪ᮔᮥᮔ᮪ |
Is Masnun a girl’s name?
Yes, Masnun is used mostly as a girl’s name. In our data sample, 20% of bearers are male. See all girl names.
Masnun ranks #1,774 among girl names in our data sample (5 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Variants and similar names
Names that sound like Masnun
Names with related meanings
- Astuti♀Praise, an expression of reverence
- Setia♂♀Steadfast in loyalty
- Setiawati♀A loyal woman
- Christina♀Follower of Christ
- Kristina♀Follower of Christ
- Mutia♀Obedient, dutiful
- Setya♂♀Faithful, steadfast in truth
- Hanifah♀Steadfast in upright faith
- Setyawati♀Faithful woman
- Subekti♂♀Good devotion
- Setyowati♀One possessing faithfulness
- Christine♀One who believes in Christ
Famous people named Masnun
- Masnun · b. 1967
- Masnun
- Masnun Makarateng · b. 1972
- Masnun Saudah · b. 1972
- Med. Masnun Wantasen · b. 1956
FAQ about the name Masnun
What is the meaning of Masnun?
Masnun means prescribed by prophetic practice. Possibly from Arabic masnūn, meaning prescribed or in accordance with prophetic practice. The original Arabic spelling would help confirm this derivation.
Is Masnun a girl’s name?
Yes, Masnun is used mostly as a girl’s name. In our data sample, 20% of bearers are male.
What is the origin of the name Masnun?
Masnun is of Arabic origin.
Is the name Masnun in the Quran?
Masnun does not appear as a name in the Quran, but its source word (مسنون) does, for example in QS Al-Hijr [15]: 26 and QS Al-Hijr [15]: 28. The word describes altered dark mud, rather than something prescribed by prophetic practice.
How many syllables does Masnun have?
Masnun has 2 syllables (Mas-nun) and 6 letters.
How popular is the name Masnun?
Masnun ranks #1,774 among girl names in our data sample (5 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
What full names go well with Masnun?
Some ideas: Masnun Rahmadani Aliyatul; Masnun Wardah Uswatun; Masnun Halimatussadiah.
Famous people named Masnun?
Notable people named Masnun include Masnun, Masnun, Masnun Makarateng.
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