Anwar
AHN-war
Popularity
#2870
Letters
5
Syllables
2
Origin
Arabic
Total Births
2,826
Peak Year
#144 in 1978
First Recorded
1969
Style
Classic & Timeless, Strong & Bold
Spelling
Easy to spell
What It Means
Anwar is an Arabic name meaning "brighter, more luminous, clearer."
Numerology
The Achiever
Powerful, determined, and success-oriented. Names at 8 project confidence and ambition.
Famous Namesakes
Anwar Sadat
Egyptian president, Nobel Peace Prize laureate.
Anwar El Ghazi
Professional football player.
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