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Munira

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Pronounced moo-NEE-rah /muˈni.rɑ/Medium

Meaning: From Arabic munira, 'radiant, luminous, shining; bright, enlightening' (feminine of Munir)High

In 30 seconds: Radiant and bright: Munira is Arabic for 'luminous, shining, enlightening' — a name of light and warmth. Elegant and glowing.
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Origin HighArabic
MeaningFrom Arabic munira, 'radiant, luminous, shining; bright, enlightening' (feminine of Munir)
U.S. rank (2025)#4838 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births28 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2019
Total births (all-time)≈ 727

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201919812025

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

Munira comes from Arabic munira, 'radiant, luminous, shining; enlightening' (feminine of Munir, from nur, 'light'). A graceful, glowing name across the Arab world.

In the U.S. it appears in Arab families. Rare, radiant at the root, and luminous.

Did you know? Munira means 'radiant, luminous, enlightening' in Arabic — from the same root as nur, 'light'; it's a graceful, bright classic across the Muslim world.
Overall data confidence 85%
Arabic references — munira — etymology

Variations

MuneeraMunirah

Nicknames

Muni

Famous Bearers

  • ★Munira Mirza
    British policy advisor who served as head of the Downing Street Policy Unit under Boris Johnson

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Munira mean?

Munira is Arabic for 'radiant, luminous, enlightening'.

How do you pronounce Munira?

It's said moo-NEE-rah /muˈni.rɑ/ — three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Munira a boy or girl name?

Munira is a girl's name.

How popular is Munira?

Munira is a rare name in the U.S.

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