Munir
In Arabic: منير
One who gives and spreads light; a Quranic word used in describing the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ as a radiant lamp.
المضيء الناشر للنور، لفظ قرآني ورد في وصف النبي محمد ﷺ بالسراج المنير.
- Boy name
- Qur'anic
- Nature
- Virtue
- Heritage
- Short
- Soft sound
- Common
- Pan-Arab
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منير, come here sweetheart — dinner's ready.
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Pleased to meet you, I'm منير.
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- What does the name Munir mean?
- One who gives and spreads light; a Quranic word used in describing the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ as a radiant lamp.
- Is Munir a boy or a girl name?
- Munir is a boy name.
- How is Munir written in English?
- Munir in Arabic: منير.
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