Boy name
Nawir name meaning
“radiant, shining”
Nawir is a masculine name commonly linked to Arabic nāwir, meaning ‘radiant’ or ‘shining’. The source word belongs to the Arabic root n-w-r. That same root also produces nūr, meaning ‘light’, connecting the name with another Arabic word that expresses its central meaning.
What does Nawir mean?
Origin and cultural usage of Nawir
Commonly linked to Arabic nāwir, meaning radiant or shining. It belongs to the n-w-r root, which also gives nūr, light.
Names are shared across communities. Where a name is commonly used says nothing certain about any one person’s ethnicity, religion or background.
Nawir in Islam and the Quran
Nawir 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 Nawir
Two- and three-word full-name ideas with Nawir, built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each word.
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Meaning of each word
- Nawir: radiant, shining
- Muiz: one who bestows honor
- Asim: protector, guardian
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Meaning of each word
- Nawir: radiant, shining
- Elyas: Yahweh is my God
- Fadillah: virtue, moral excellence
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Nawir Sukron
Meaning of each word
- Nawir: radiant, shining
- Sukron: gratitude or an expression of thanks
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Meaning of each word
- Zulfikar: name of the sword associated with Ali
- Nawir: radiant, shining
- Irsad: guidance toward the right path
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Nawir Munim
Meaning of each word
- Nawir: radiant, shining
- Munim: bestower of favors, benefactor
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Meaning of each word
- Nawir: radiant, shining
- Musyafa: one whose intercession is accepted
- Rezky: sustenance, provision for life
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How to pronounce Nawir
| Syllables | 2 · 5 letters · 5-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /nawir/ |
| Arabic script | ناور |
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦤꦮꦶꦂ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮔᮝᮤᮁ |
Is Nawir a boy’s name?
Yes, Nawir is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 91% of bearers are male. See all boy names.
Nawir ranks #1,473 among boy names in our data sample (13 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Variants and similar names
Names that sound like Nawir
Names with related meanings
- Nur♂♀Light, illuminating radiance
- Anwar♂Brighter, more radiant
- Nurul♂♀Light of
- Dian♂♀Lamp, illuminating light
- Noor♂♀Light, illuminating radiance
- Surya♂The shining sun
- Fajar♂Light before sunrise
- Nurdin♂Light of the faith
- Robert♂Bright fame
- Azhar♂Bright, radiant
- Noer♂♀Light, illuminating radiance
- Munir♂Radiant, giving light
Famous people named Nawir
- Andi Nawir Pasinringi · b. 1949
- Andi Nawir · b. 1949
- Muh Nawir · b. 1960
- Nawir · b. 1975
- Nawir Mansyur
FAQ about the name Nawir
What is the meaning of Nawir?
Nawir means radiant, shining. Commonly linked to Arabic nāwir, meaning radiant or shining. It belongs to the n-w-r root, which also gives nūr, light.
Is Nawir a boy’s name?
Yes, Nawir is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 91% of bearers are male.
What is the origin of the name Nawir?
Nawir is of Arabic origin.
Is the name Nawir in the Quran?
Nawir does not appear in the Quran, either as a name or as a word.
How many syllables does Nawir have?
Nawir has 2 syllables (Na-wir) and 5 letters.
How popular is the name Nawir?
Nawir ranks #1,473 among boy names in our data sample (13 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
What full names go well with Nawir?
Some ideas: Nawir Muiz Asim; Nawir Elyas Fadillah; Nawir Sukron.
Famous people named Nawir?
Notable people named Nawir include Andi Nawir Pasinringi, Andi Nawir, Muh Nawir.
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