Anwar
In Arabic: أَنُور
Derived from نور (light); it conveys radiance, good impact, and joy in the heart
صيغتُه من النُّور، ويُفهم منه الإشراق وطيب الأثر والبهجة في القلب
- Boy name
- Nature
- Virtue
- Short
- Soft sound
- Rare
- Gulf
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أَنُور, come here sweetheart — dinner's ready.
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Pleased to meet you, I'm أَنُور.
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Questions parents ask
- What does the name Anwar mean?
- Derived from نور (light); it conveys radiance, good impact, and joy in the heart
- Is Anwar a boy or a girl name?
- Anwar is a boy name.
- How is Anwar written in English?
- Anwar in Arabic: أَنُور.
- Does Anwar fit the father's name?
- Fit depends on the father or family name. Enter it in “Try the name now” on this page and we score the transition, length balance, and cadence.