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Manar

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Pronounced mah-NAR /mɑˈnɑr/Medium

Meaning: From Arabic manar, 'a guiding light; a lighthouse; a beacon; a place of light'Low

In 30 seconds: A guiding light; a lighthouse: Manar is Arabic. Lyrical, radiant, and warm (said 'mah-NAR').

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Origin LowArabic

MeaningFrom Arabic manar, 'a guiding light; a lighthouse; a beacon; a place of light'

U.S. rank (2024)#7430 ↘ Falling

2024 U.S. births15 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2002

Total births (all-time)≈ 722

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Manar comes from Arabic manar, 'a guiding light; a lighthouse; a beacon; a place of light' (from the root n-w-r, 'light'). A lyrical, radiant name (said 'mah-NAR').

In the U.S. it appears in Muslim families. Rare, a-guiding-light at the root, and radiant.

Did you know? Manar means 'a guiding light; a lighthouse; a beacon' in Arabic — a radiant name for one who lights the way — lyrical and warm (said 'mah-NAR').

Overall data confidence 48%

References — Manar — Arabic etymology

Variations

ManaarManarah

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Manar mean?

Manar is Arabic for 'a guiding light; a lighthouse; a beacon'.

How do you pronounce Manar?

It's said mah-NAR /mɑˈnɑr/ — two syllables, stress on the second.

Is Manar a boy or girl name?

Manar is a girl's name.

How popular is Manar?

Manar is a rare name in the U.S.