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Muneer

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How to Pronounce Muneer

Pronounced moo-NEER /muˈnir/Medium

Meaning: A spelling of Munir — from Arabic, 'shining; radiant; luminous; a source of light'Low

In 30 seconds: Shining; radiant; a source of light: Muneer spells Munir — 'shining; radiant'. Lyrical, radiant, and warm (said 'moo-NEER').
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Origin MediumArabic
MeaningA spelling of Munir — from Arabic, 'shining; radiant; luminous; a source of light'
U.S. rank (2024)#6685 ↗ Rising
2024 U.S. births13 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2017
Total births (all-time)≈ 274

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201719772024

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

Muneer is a spelling of Munir — from Arabic, 'shining; radiant; luminous; a source of light'. A lyrical, radiant name across the Arab and South Asian Muslim worlds (said 'moo-NEER'; nickname Mun).

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

Did you know? Munir means 'shining; radiant; luminous; a source of light' in Arabic — Muneer is a spelling, a lyrical, radiant name (said 'moo-NEER').
Overall data confidence 58%
Arabic references — Munir — Arabic etymology

Variations

MunirMuneerMounir

Nicknames

Mun

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Muneer mean?

Muneer spells Munir — Arabic 'shining; radiant; a source of light'.

How do you pronounce Muneer?

It's said moo-NEER /muˈnir/ — two syllables, stress on the second.

Is Muneer a boy or girl name?

Muneer is a boy's name.

How popular is Muneer?

Muneer is a rare name in the U.S.

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