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Mughira

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Meaning

Attacker

Linguistic Origin

Arabic

Islamic Classification

Sahabi

Regional Usage

Worldwide Muslim usage

Global Spellings

Arabic المغيرة
Urdu مغیرہ
Persian مغیرا
Turkish Muğira
Bengali মুগিরা
Pashto مغیره
The name Mughira is a classic masculine title rooted in Arabic tradition. The name holds the profound meaning of 'Attacker', reflecting qualities that parents often wish to bestow upon their child.

Pronounced as Mughira, it has a rhythmic flow that makes it memorable and distinct. It is an excellent choice for a modern Muslim family honoring tradition.

Mughira is the name of Al-Mughirah ibn Shu'bah, a prominent companion known for his political and military acumen in the early Islamic conquests.

Reference Profile

Etymology

From the Arabic root غ-و-ر (gh-w-r, 'to raid'). Al-Mughira ibn Shu'ba was a prominent early companion of the Prophet, later governor under Umar and Muawiya.

Islamic Significance

Al-Mughira ibn Shu'ba was a companion of the Prophet who later served as governor of Basra and Kufa under Umar and Muawiya.

Cultural / Regional Usage

Used across the Muslim world.