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Muneeb
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How to Pronounce Muneeb
Pronounced muh-NEEB
🔊 Hear it /məˈniːb/ Medium ⧉ copy
Meaning: From the Arabic Munib (Muneeb), 'one who turns to God; who returns in repentance' — a devout, virtue name noted respectfully. Medium ⧉ copy
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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Meaning From 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. births 6 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year 2008
Total births (all-time) ≈ 290
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Shop mom essentials Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data peak 2008 1989 2023 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 Munib Muneb Muniib
Nicknames Mune Nib
Famous Bearers Famous bearers coming soon.
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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.