Muneeb

Meaning of Muneeb

The name Muneeb, rendered in Arabic as مُنِيب and phonetically transcribed /muˈniːb/, is a masculine given name derived from the triliteral root ’anaba, signifying “one who turns back” or “seeks repentance,” and thus carries precise theological overtones of spiritual return and devotion within Islamic tradition. As a technical denomination imported into Anglo-American naming conventions—often favored in Muslim diaspora communities—it exhibits a narrowly sustained prevalence in the United States, first appearing in Social Security Administration records in 1989 with eight occurrences (rank 745) and persisting through 2023 with six registrations (rank 923). Over the past three decades its annual count has fluctuated between five and fourteen newborns, yielding rank variations from the mid-700s to the low-900s; this stability, within a modest numerical range, underscores Muneeb’s role as a specialist choice that conveys both cultural specificity and the implicit promise of spiritual conscientiousness.

Pronunciation

Arabic

• Pronunced as moo-NEEB (/muˈniːb/)

• Munir
• Munib
• Muneer