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Munawir name meaning

“illuminating; giver of light”

Aksara Jawa
Aksara Sunda
/munawir/
Gender
♂ Boy
Origin
Arabic
Syllables
3
Popularity
#1,219

Munawir is a masculine name of Arabic origin meaning illuminating or giver of light. It is an Indonesian variant of munawwir, a form meaning illuminating. The source is rooted in the Arabic element associated with nūr, meaning light, which explains the name’s connection with illumination.

What does Munawir mean?

Illuminating; giver of light

In Indonesian: yang menerangi; pemberi cahaya

Origin and cultural usage of Munawir

An Indonesian variant of Arabic munawwir, meaning 'illuminating', derived from the root associated with nūr, 'light'.

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.

Munawir in Islam and the Quran

Munawir 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 Munawir

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

  • Munawir Yusril Ulul

    Meaning of each word

    • Munawir: illuminating; giver of light
    • Yusril: ease, freedom from hardship
    • Ulul: possessors or those who have
  • Munawir Fajri Wahidi

    Meaning of each word

    • Munawir: illuminating; giver of light
    • Fajri: relating to dawn
    • Wahidi: associated with the one
  • Munawir Supangat

    Meaning of each word

    • Munawir: illuminating; giver of light
    • Supangat: help; intercession
  • Raji Munawir Fathur

    Meaning of each word

    • Raji: one who hopes
    • Munawir: illuminating; giver of light
    • Fathur: opening, victory
  • Munawir Tarmidi

    Meaning of each word

    • Munawir: illuminating; giver of light
    • Tarmidi: from Tirmidh
  • Munawir Sali Hisyam

    Meaning of each word

    • Munawir: illuminating; giver of light
    • Sali: consoled; free from sorrow
    • Hisyam: generosity

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How to pronounce Munawir

Syllables3 · 7 letters · 7-letter boy names
IPA/munawir/
Arabic scriptمنور
Javanese script (Aksara Jawa)ꦩꦸꦤꦮꦶꦂ
Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda)ᮙᮥᮔᮝᮤᮁ

Is Munawir a boy’s name?

Yes, Munawir is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 100% of bearers are male. See all boy names.

♂ Boys 100%Girls 0% ♀

Munawir ranks #1,219 among boy names in our data sample (16 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.

Variants and similar names

Names that sound like Munawir

Names with related meanings

Famous people named Munawir

  • Munawir Sjadzali · b. 1925
  • H Munawir Husain Amahoru · b. 1957
  • K.H. Munawir
  • Munawir · b. 1987
  • Munawir · b. 1977
  • Munawir · b. 1953
  • Munawir · b. 1978
  • Munawir
  • Munawir Akil · b. 1984
  • Munawir Anshory · b. 1952
  • Munawir Sadzali Razak · b. 1983
  • Munawir Yakub · b. 1988

FAQ about the name Munawir

What is the meaning of Munawir?

Munawir means illuminating; giver of light. An Indonesian variant of Arabic munawwir, meaning 'illuminating', derived from the root associated with nūr, 'light'.

Is Munawir a boy’s name?

Yes, Munawir is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 100% of bearers are male.

What is the origin of the name Munawir?

Munawir is of Arabic origin.

Is the name Munawir in the Quran?

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

How many syllables does Munawir have?

Munawir has 3 syllables (Mu-na-wir) and 7 letters.

How popular is the name Munawir?

Munawir ranks #1,219 among boy names in our data sample (16 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.

What full names go well with Munawir?

Some ideas: Munawir Yusril Ulul; Munawir Fajri Wahidi; Munawir Supangat.

Famous people named Munawir?

Notable people named Munawir include Munawir Sjadzali, H Munawir Husain Amahoru, K.H. Munawir.

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