Unisex name
Muna name meaning
“wishes, aspirations”
Muna is a name used for both boys and girls, meaning ‘wishes’ or ‘aspirations’. It comes from Arabic munā, the plural of umniyyah. The singular word umniyyah means ‘a wish’ or ‘an aspiration’, while munā expresses those meanings in the plural.
What does Muna mean?
The ending -na appears in names of varied origins, including Ratna, Agustina, and Diana. These final letters do not have one independent meaning that applies to every name. More girl names ending in -na →
Origin and cultural usage of Muna
From Arabic munā, the plural of umniyyah, meaning a wish or aspiration.
Names are shared across communities. Where a name is commonly used says nothing certain about any one person’s ethnicity, religion or background.
Muna in Islam and the Quran
Muna does not appear as a name in the Quran, but its source word (منى) does, for example in QS Al-Baqarah [2]: 38, QS Al-Baqarah [2]: 249 and QS Ali Imran [3]: 35. This spelling occurs meaning “from Me” or “from me,” rather than as the word meaning wishes.
This describes the word and the name, not the religion of anyone who bears it.
Name combinations with Muna
Two- and three-word full-name ideas with Muna, built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each word.
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Meaning of each word
- Muna: wishes, aspirations
- Nisak: women collectively
- Annisa: the women
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Meaning of each word
- Muna: wishes, aspirations
- Zara: flower; radiant
- Imani: relating to faith
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Muna Fatima
Meaning of each word
- Muna: wishes, aspirations
- Fatima: one who weans a child
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Meaning of each word
- Fitriyani: associated with innate nature or purity
- Muna: wishes, aspirations
- Sara: woman of noble rank
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Muna Amaliyah
Meaning of each word
- Muna: wishes, aspirations
- Amaliyah: relating to deeds or practice
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Meaning of each word
- Muna: wishes, aspirations
- Salsabila: name of a spring in Paradise
- Hanifa: steadfast in upright faith
How to pronounce Muna
| Syllables | 2 · 4 letters · 4-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /muna/ |
| Arabic script | منى |
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦩꦸꦤ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮙᮥᮔ |
Is Muna a boy’s or a girl’s name?
Muna is used for both boys and girls. In our data sample, 29% of bearers are male. See all unisex names.
Muna ranks #419 among unisex names in our data sample (9 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Variants and similar names
Names that sound like Muna
Names with related meanings
Famous people named Muna
- Muna Masyari
- Muna Hasannah Renwarin · b. 1998
FAQ about the name Muna
What is the meaning of Muna?
Muna means wishes, aspirations. From Arabic munā, the plural of umniyyah, meaning a wish or aspiration.
Is Muna a boy’s or a girl’s name?
Muna is used for both boys and girls. In our data sample, 29% of bearers are male.
What is the origin of the name Muna?
Muna is of Arabic origin.
Is the name Muna in the Quran?
Muna does not appear as a name in the Quran, but its source word (منى) does, for example in QS Al-Baqarah [2]: 38, QS Al-Baqarah [2]: 249 and QS Ali Imran [3]: 35. This spelling occurs meaning “from Me” or “from me,” rather than as the word meaning wishes.
How many syllables does Muna have?
Muna has 2 syllables (Mu-na) and 4 letters.
How popular is the name Muna?
Muna ranks #419 among unisex names in our data sample (9 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
What full names go well with Muna?
Some ideas: Muna Nisak Annisa; Muna Zara Imani; Muna Fatima.
Famous people named Muna?
Notable people named Muna include Muna Masyari, Muna Hasannah Renwarin.
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