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Munawarah name meaning

“illuminated, lit with light”

Aksara Jawa
Aksara Sunda
/munawarah/
Gender
♀ Girl
Origin
Arabic
Syllables
4
Popularity
#1,159

Munawarah is a feminine name from Arabic munawwarah, meaning “illuminated” or “lit with light.” It is a spelling variant of Munawwarah. The Arabic source word is feminine, linking the name’s use for girls with its grammatical form and preserving the meaning of being illuminated in this spelling.

What does Munawarah mean?

Illuminated, lit with light

In Indonesian: diterangi, disinari cahaya

-ah

The ending -ah has different backgrounds in Indah, Fatimah, and Aisyah. In some Arabic-derived names, this spelling can represent a feminine ending, but that explanation does not apply to every name ending in -ah. More girl names ending in -ah →

Origin and cultural usage of Munawarah

A spelling variant of Munawwarah, from Arabic munawwarah, the feminine form meaning illuminated.

Linguistic originArabic
Naming traditionIslamic
Starts withM · Mu

Names are shared across communities. Where a name is commonly used says nothing certain about any one person’s ethnicity, religion or background.

Munawarah in Islam and the Quran

Munawarah 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 Munawarah

Two- and three-word full-name ideas with Munawarah, built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each word.

  • Munawarah Zahra Sarah

    Meaning of each word

    • Munawarah: illuminated, lit with light
    • Zahra: radiant and luminous
    • Sarah: princess, noblewoman
  • Munawarah Saimah Inayah

    Meaning of each word

    • Munawarah: illuminated, lit with light
    • Saimah: one who observes fasting
    • Inayah: attention, care, concern
  • Munawarah Jaenab

    Meaning of each word

    • Munawarah: illuminated, lit with light
    • Jaenab: a tree with fragrant blossoms
  • Nurdiah Munawarah Annisa

    Meaning of each word

    • Nurdiah: light
    • Munawarah: illuminated, lit with light
    • Annisa: the women
  • Munawarah Awaliah

    Meaning of each word

    • Munawarah: illuminated, lit with light
    • Awaliah: initial or first
  • Munawarah Tanzil Salimah

    Meaning of each word

    • Munawarah: illuminated, lit with light
    • Tanzil: the sending down of revelation
    • Salimah: safe, healthy, sound

Make more combinations with the generator →More girl name combinations →

How to pronounce Munawarah

Syllables4 · 9 letters · 9-letter girl names
IPA/munawarah/
Arabic scriptمنورة
Javanese script (Aksara Jawa)ꦩꦸꦤꦮꦫꦃ
Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda)ᮙᮥᮔᮝᮛᮂ

Is Munawarah a girl’s name?

Yes, Munawarah is used mostly as a girl’s name. In our data sample, 0% of bearers are male. See all girl names.

♂ Boys 0%Girls 100% ♀

Munawarah ranks #1,159 among girl names in our data sample (8 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.

Variants and similar names

Names that sound like Munawarah

Names with related meanings

Famous people named Munawarah

  • Munawarah · b. 1994
  • Munawarah · b. 1973
  • Munawarah Nazari · b. 1986
  • Munawarah Sunusi · b. 1979
  • Ratu Munawarah Zulkifli · b. 1977
  • St Munawarah · b. 1964
  • Syarifah Munawarah · b. 1994

FAQ about the name Munawarah

What is the meaning of Munawarah?

Munawarah means illuminated, lit with light. A spelling variant of Munawwarah, from Arabic munawwarah, the feminine form meaning illuminated.

Is Munawarah a girl’s name?

Yes, Munawarah is used mostly as a girl’s name. In our data sample, 0% of bearers are male.

What is the origin of the name Munawarah?

Munawarah is of Arabic origin.

Is the name Munawarah in the Quran?

Munawarah does not appear in the Quran, either as a name or as a word.

How many syllables does Munawarah have?

Munawarah has 4 syllables (Mu-na-wa-rah) and 9 letters.

How popular is the name Munawarah?

Munawarah ranks #1,159 among girl names in our data sample (8 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.

What full names go well with Munawarah?

Some ideas: Munawarah Zahra Sarah; Munawarah Saimah Inayah; Munawarah Jaenab.

Famous people named Munawarah?

Notable people named Munawarah include Munawarah, Munawarah, Munawarah Nazari.

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