Bright, shining, or radiant
Derived from the Arabic root 'n-w-r', which relates to light. It is the feminine form of Munir and carries the connotation of someone who illuminates or spreads light. In Islamic culture, it is often associated with spiritual radiance and clarity.
Less common today
Munirah isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #10,344 in 2014.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
Kuwaiti visual artist and filmmaker
Former Director of the Number 10 Policy Unit in the UK
British Liberal Democrat Member of Parliament
