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مُنَوَّر

Munawwar

منور
Say it: mu-NAW-war · /mu.ˈnaw.war/
Boy nameArabicQuranic root
Meaning

“Illuminated, bright, enlightened”

روشن، منور

In the Quran

تَبَارَكَ ٱلَّذِى جَعَلَ فِى ٱلسَّمَآءِ بُرُوجًۭا وَجَعَلَ فِيهَا سِرَٰجًۭا وَقَمَرًۭا مُّنِيرًۭا

اور (خدا) بڑی برکت والا ہے جس نے آسمانوں میں برج بنائے اور ان میں (آفتاب کا نہایت روشن) چراغ اور چمکتا ہوا چاند بھی بنایا

Blessed be He Who hath placed in the heaven mansions of the stars, and hath placed therein a great lamp and a moon giving light!

Surah Al-Furqaan (سُورَةُ الفُرۡقَانِ) · 25:61Read on Quran Majeed →
Same root, different word – مُنِيرًا (form II مُنَوَّر does not occur; مُنِيرًا (form IV) 25:61)

What the references say

  • Jamia Banuri Town names listGood meaning (boys) Open →
  • Sultan Qaboos Encyclopedia of Arab Namesskylight, small window Open →
  • Qabas Arabic lexiconroot ن و ر; gender Boy; type صفة; Same letters - vowels differ or not given, may be another word

Questions about Munawwar

What does Munawwar mean?

Munawwar means “Illuminated, bright, enlightened”. In Urdu: روشن، منور.

Is Munawwar a boy or girl name?

Munawwar is a boy's name.

What is the origin of Munawwar?

Munawwar is of Arabic origin. Its Arabic root is ن و ر.

Is Munawwar in the Quran?

Quranic root. See Surah Al-Furqaan, ayah 25:61.

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