Discover and Shortlist Your Perfect Baby Names!

Munnaa as a Baby Name. Meaning and Origin of Munnaa

Add to my Name List

The baby name Munnaa is a Male name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced MUN-nah (IPA: /ˈmʊn.nɑː/).

Munnaa is Hindi, Hindu in Origin.

Gender: Male
Syllables: 2.0
Origin: Hindi, Hindu
Pronunciation: MUN-nah (IPA: /ˈmʊn.nɑː/)

What is the meaning of the name Munnaa ?

The baby name Munnaa is a Male name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced MUN-nah (IPA: /ˈmʊn.nɑː/).

Munnaa is Hindi, Hindu in Origin.

Munnaa is a South Asian given name and affectionate byname from the Hindi–Urdu word munna/munnā, meaning “little one” or “dear child.” It is common across North India, Pakistan, and Bangladesh, including Bengali use, and is recognized across several Indo‑Aryan languages. The doubled -aa in Munnaa marks the long final ā; Munna is the most typical romanization. While chiefly masculine, it can serve as a unisex term of endearment.

It began as a household nickname (daak/ghar naam) and, since the mid‑20th century, has sometimes been recorded as an official given name, aided by its presence in popular cinema and music. Variants and related forms include Munna (standard), Munnu, Munney, and the feminine counterpart Munni; compound legal names such as Munna Kumar or Munna Lal also occur. Note that Arabic Muna/Mouna (“wishes”) is unrelated in origin and meaning.

Munnaa is far from common. In all, it turns up just 29 times, across 6 countries.

Munnaa has the following similar or variant Names

Munnaa – Popularity by country

Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.

Country Gender Year Rank Born of
SD Girls 0 #358 1 7,678
OM Girls 0 #424 1 15,987
IN Girls 0 #654 1 13,121
OM Boys 0 #918 1 17,948
EG Girls 0 #1,007 3 14,742
SA Girls 0 #1,013 2 25,931
IN Boys 0 #1,036 4 16,750
AE Boys 0 #1,140 4 22,615
SA Boys 0 #1,603 12 28,008

Munnaa is popular in 6 countries — most recent births per country:

AE
EG
IN
OM
SA

Did we miss something about this name? Let us know!

People also ask about Munnaa

Munnaa is predominantly a boy's name.
Munnaa is a 2 syllable name, pronounced MUN-nah (IPA: /ˈmʊn.nɑː/).
Common nicknames and spelling variations include Munna, Munnā, Munnu and Munnoo.
Across languages, Munnaa has these equivalents: Chotu (Hindi nickname meaning 'little one'), Babu (South Asian affectionate nickname), Junior (English equivalent meaning a younger/smaller person).
Munnaa is a name of Hindi origin, traditionally used in India. It doesn't appear in the major international birth registries we track, but it is an established name within India and its diaspora communities.
It is, yes. Munnaa sits comfortably outside the range of commonly used names, so it is fair to call it rare.