Munnu

Munnu is a given name and nickname commonly found in South Asia, especially among Urdu- and Hindi-speaking communities, and among diaspora communities in various regions. As a vernacular term, it functions as an affectionate pet name for young boys and as a diminutive form of longer given names such as Munna; spellings such as Munnu, Munno, or Munna may appear in transliteration. In everyday use, Munnu is often used by family members, friends, or elders as a personal address, rather than as a formal given name.

The name’s popularity stems from its simplicity and its association with youth and endearment. While not tied to a single ethnicity or religion, it is most commonly encountered in both Muslim-majority and Hindu-majority communities in the Indian subcontinent. It also appears in popular culture as a character name in novels, films, and television, typically for a younger male character; in such contexts it is generally a nickname rather than a legal name.

Notable occurrences of the name include individuals who bear the spelling variant Munnu, though transliteration differences can lead to alternate spellings in English-language sources. The name is part of a broader set of diminutives linked to traditional terms of endearment in South Asian naming practices.