Anwar - Name Meaning and Origin

The boy's and girl's name Anwar \a-nwar, an-war\ 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 a very rare female first name and a very popular surname (source: 1990 U.S. Census). Displayed below is the baby name popularity trend for the girl's name Anwar. Click here to compare Anwar with related baby names.