Meaning & Origin

Munasinghe is a Sri Lankan surname of Sinhalese origin. It is derived from royal or noble ancestry and is often associated with families of high social standing.

History & Notable People

The Munasinghe surname is historically tied to the Sinhalese aristocracy and has been carried by influential families in Sri Lanka. Notable individuals include Mohan Munasinghe, a Sri Lankan physicist and economist who shared the 2007 Nobel Peace Prize as part of the IPCC.