Muslim boy name
Munir: name meaning
منير
“Luminous, bright”
BoyGender
ArabicOrigin
YesIn the Qur'an
The Qur'an calls the Prophet ﷺ 'a light-giving lamp' (sirajan munira, 33:46).
The Prophet ﷺ encouraged giving children good names with good meanings, and changed names whose meanings were bad. Many families also follow the sunnah of the aqiqah on the seventh day, when the baby is named.
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Questions
What does Munir mean?
Munir (منير) means "Luminous, bright". It is a Arabic name for a boy.
Is Munir a Muslim name?
Yes. Munir is used by Muslims around the world. The Qur'an calls the Prophet ﷺ 'a light-giving lamp' (sirajan munira, 33:46).
Is Munir mentioned in the Qur'an?
Yes. The Qur'an calls the Prophet ﷺ 'a light-giving lamp' (sirajan munira, 33:46).