What origin is the name Munir?

Munir comes from arabic naming traditions. Names from this origin often carry meanings tied to nature, virtues or heritage.

Is Munir a popular name?

Munir is very rare in official US birth records — fewer than 5 babies of this gender were given the name in any year we checked.

What are good sister names for Munir?

Names from the same arabic tradition pair naturally with Munir — for example Layla, Aaliyah, Leila. You can browse more on our arabic names page.

Munir

Q: Is Munir a rare name?

Yes. Munir does not appear in US Social Security birth records, which list every name given to at least 5 babies, so it is rare in the US.

Discover the meaning and origin of the name Munir

Munir

Boy

arabic

2 syllables

Munir is an arabic boy's name meaning "A masculine Arabic name meaning sparkling or luminous. It is often used to describe the light of the moon or a glowing lamp.".

The meaning of Munir is "A masculine Arabic name meaning sparkling or luminous. It is often used to describe the light of the moon or a glowing lamp." — a boy name of arabic origin. It has 2 syllables.

Origin: arabic
Gender: Boy
Syllables: 2

Meaning compiled from public name lists.

Meaning

A masculine Arabic name meaning sparkling or luminous. It is often used to describe the light of the moon or a glowing lamp.

Popularity

Very rare in US records (source: US Social Security Administration birth records (best rank 2008–2017))

Quick answers about Munir

Very rare in US records

What does Munir mean?

Munir is a boy name of arabic origin meaning "A masculine Arabic name meaning sparkling or luminous. It is often used to describe the light of the moon or a glowing lamp.".

Is Munir a rare name?

Yes. Munir does not appear in official US birth records for 2017, meaning fewer than 5 babies got the name that year.

Sister names that go with Munir

Layla Aaliyah Leila Fatima Amina Zara

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Names with a similar meaning to Munir

Munir means "A masculine Arabic name meaning sparkling or luminous. It is often used to describe the light of the moon or a glowing lamp." — these names share that spirit.