Girl name
Munirah name meaning
“radiant, illuminating”
Munirah is a feminine name of Arabic origin meaning radiant or illuminating. It comes from munīrah, the feminine form of munīr, meaning radiant or giving light. The name's meaning includes both shining and providing illumination, following the senses of the Arabic word from which it derives.
What does Munirah mean?
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 Munirah
Munirah comes from Arabic munīrah, the feminine form of munīr, meaning radiant or illuminating.
Names are shared across communities. Where a name is commonly used says nothing certain about any one person’s ethnicity, religion or background.
Munirah in Islam and the Quran
Munirah 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.
How to pronounce Munirah
| Syllables | 3 · 7 letters · 7-letter girl names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /munirah/ |
| Arabic script | منيرة |
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦩꦸꦤꦶꦫꦃ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮙᮥᮔᮤᮛᮂ |
Is Munirah a girl’s name?
Yes, Munirah is used mostly as a girl’s name. See all girl names.
Munirah ranks #2,777 among girl names in our data sample (1 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Variants and similar names
Names that sound like Munirah
Names with related meanings
- Nur♂♀Light, illuminating radiance
- Nurul♂♀Light of
- Dian♂♀Lamp, illuminating light
- Noor♂♀Light, illuminating radiance
- Nurhayati♀Light of life
- Nuraini♀Light of my eye
- Noer♂♀Light, illuminating radiance
- Cahya♂♀Light, radiance
- Nurjanah♀Light of paradise
- Zahra♀Radiant and luminous
- Nelly♀Light, in traditional interpretation
- Nurhasanah♀Light of goodness
FAQ about the name Munirah
What is the meaning of Munirah?
Munirah means radiant, illuminating. Munirah comes from Arabic munīrah, the feminine form of munīr, meaning radiant or illuminating.
Is Munirah a girl’s name?
Yes, Munirah is used mostly as a girl’s name.
What is the origin of the name Munirah?
Munirah is of Arabic origin.
Is the name Munirah in the Quran?
Munirah does not appear in the Quran, either as a name or as a word.
How many syllables does Munirah have?
Munirah has 3 syllables (Mu-ni-rah) and 7 letters.
How popular is the name Munirah?
Munirah ranks #2,777 among girl names in our data sample (1 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
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