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Muneeb

♂ Boy

Pronounced muh-NEEB /məˈniːb/Medium

Meaning: From the Arabic Munib (Muneeb), 'one who turns to God; who returns in repentance' — a devout, virtue name noted respectfully.Medium

In 30 seconds: A devout Arabic name: Muneeb means 'one who turns to God in repentance' (said 'muh-NEEB'). Gentle and meaningful.
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Origin MediumArabic
MeaningFrom the Arabic Munib (Muneeb), 'one who turns to God; who returns in repentance' — a devout, virtue name noted respectfully.
U.S. rank (2023)#11801 ↘ Falling
2023 U.S. births6 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2008
Total births (all-time)≈ 290

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 200819892023

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

Muneeb comes from the Arabic for 'one who turns to God in repentance'. It carries a warm, devout meaning — rare in the U.S., mostly in Muslim families (said 'muh-NEEB').

In the U.S. it appears very rarely, mostly in Muslim families. Rare, devout, and gentle.

Did you know? Muneeb is a form of the Arabic Munib, 'one who turns to God; who returns in repentance' — a gentle, devout virtue name, which we note respectfully (said 'muh-NEEB').
Overall data confidence 52%
References — Muneeb — Arabic Munib 'turns to God in repentance'

Variations

MunibMunebMuniib

Nicknames

MuneNib

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Muneeb mean?

Muneeb is Arabic (Munib) for 'one who turns to God; who returns in repentance'.

How do you pronounce Muneeb?

It's said muh-NEEB /məˈniːb/ — two syllables, stress on the second.

Is Muneeb a boy or girl name?

Muneeb is a boy's name.

How popular is Muneeb?

Muneeb is a very rare name in the U.S.

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