Anwar - name meaning, origin

The girl's name Anwar \a-nw

, also used as boy's name Anwar, is of Arabic origin, and its meaning is "light". Most familiar as a man's name borne by Egyptian President Anwar Sadat.

Baby names that sound like Anwar are Annora, Anorah and Anora. Other similar baby names are Anwen, Andri, Andre, Andra, Andere, Andera and Anitra.

Anwar is an uncommon first name for women but a very common last name for both men and women (#15282 out of 88799). (1990 U.S. Census)

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