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/ Munawara
Munawara
/moo-nah-WAH-rah/
Swahili
· a girl’s name
“Radiant and full of light”
How to say it
moo-nah-WAH-rah
Given to
Girls
Used in
Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda
How common
rare
From the same family
01
Muna
““Wishes,” “desires,” hopes, or aspirations.”
Swahili
female
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02
Munawir
“One who brings light and brightness”
Swahili
male
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