Muslim girl name
Mahnoor: name meaning
ماه نور
“Moonlight”
GirlGender
Persian / UrduOrigin
NoIn the Qur'an
Popular in Pakistan and among British Muslims.
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 Mahnoor mean?
Mahnoor (ماه نور) means "Moonlight". It is a Persian / Urdu name for a girl.
Is Mahnoor a Muslim name?
Yes. Mahnoor is used by Muslims around the world. Popular in Pakistan and among British Muslims.
Is Mahnoor mentioned in the Qur'an?
Mahnoor is not mentioned in the Qur'an as a name, but its meaning is good, which is what matters in Islam.