Nepali unisex name
Muna name meaning
मुना
Say it: MU-na/muna/
- Gender
- ♂♀ Unisex
- Origin
- Nepali
- Syllables
- 2
- Popularity
- #15
Meaning of Muna
Bud or sprout in Nepali; also a pet name for a child.
नेपालीमा: नेपालीमा मुनाको अर्थ कोपिला वा पालुवा हो; यो बच्चालाई बोलाइने प्यारो नाम पनि हो।
About the name Muna
A bud or sprout gives Muna its tender nature image, and it is also a pet name for a child in Nepali. That combination makes it feel affectionate and full of care. This Nepali unisex name has just 4 letters and is pronounced MU-na, with a gentle two-part sound. Muna is very common among unisex names in our sample, ranking #15. For related choices, compare Munna and Mun, or listen to the similar sound of Mona.
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Muna at a glance
| Name | Muna |
|---|---|
| In Nepali | मुना also मुन, मूना |
| Gender | Used for both boys and girls (29% boys in our data) |
| Linguistic origin | Nepali |
| Commonly used in | Hindu tradition, Modern |
| Starts with | M · म |
| Length | 4 letters · 2 syllables · 2 akshar |
| Popularity | #15 among unisex names (17 people in our sample) |
Names are shared across communities. Where a name is commonly used says nothing certain about any one person’s community, religion or caste.
Other spellings of Muna
Nepali names are romanized in many ways. These are the same name spelled differently:
Famous people named Muna
- Muna Thapa Magar
musical artist
- Muna Gauchan · b. 1997
Nepalese actress
Names with a similar meaning
- Anil♂अनिलWind, air
- Pawan♂पवनWind, breeze
- Saurav♂सौरभFragrance, aroma
- Bipin♂विपिनForest, grove
- Kamal♂कमलLotus flower
- Samir♂समिरGentle breeze, wind (Sanskrit)
- Shishir♂शिशिरWinter, the cool season
- Basanta♂वसन्तSpring season
- Sameer♂समिरGentle breeze, wind (Sanskrit)
- Prakriti♀प्रकृतिNature
- Hemant♂हेमन्तEarly winter season
- Sharad♂शरदAutumn, the autumn season
Names that sound like Muna
- Mona♂♀मोनाAlone, noble
- Munal♂♀मुनालDanphe, the Himalayan monal pheasant, Nepal's national bird
- Mina♂♀मीनाFish
- Muni♂♀मुनिSage, saint or ascetic
- Mana♂मानMind or heart
- Min♂मीनFish
- Meena♀मीनFish
- Mani♂मणिJewel or gem
- Maya♂♀मायाIllusion
- Man♂♀मानMind or heart
- Manu♂♀मनुProgenitor of mankind in Hindu tradition
- Mukta♂♀मुक्ताPearl
Muna in other scripts
| Nepal Lipi (Newa) | 𑐩𑐸𑐣𑐵 |
|---|---|
| Mithilakshar (Tirhuta) | 𑒧𑒳𑒢𑒰 |
| Bengali | মুনা |
| Gujarati | મુના |
| Brahmi (ancient) | 𑀫𑀼𑀦𑀸 |
| IAST romanization | munā |
FAQ about the name Muna
What is the meaning of Muna?
Muna means: Bud or sprout in Nepali; also a pet name for a child. (नेपालीमा: मुना, कोपिला)
Is Muna a boy or girl name?
Used for both boys and girls (29% boys in our data).
How do you write Muna in Nepali?
Muna is written मुना in Nepali (Devanagari script); it is sometimes also written मुन or मूना.
How do you pronounce Muna?
Muna is pronounced MU-na (IPA: /muna/).
What is the origin of the name Muna?
Muna is of Nepali origin.
How popular is the name Muna?
Muna ranks #15 among unisex names in our sample of 44,456 recorded names of people in Nepal.
Famous people named Muna?
Notable people named Muna include Muna Thapa Magar (musical artist); Muna Gauchan (Nepalese actress).
What are other spellings of Muna?
Other spellings of Muna: Moon, Munna, Mun.