Anwar

In Arabic: أنوار

Plural of نور (noor)—multiple lights, suggesting broad, all-encompassing radiance.

جمعُ نور، أي أضواءٌ متعددة، وفيه معنى الاتساع في الإشراق وعموم الفرح.

  • Girl name
  • Nature
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  • Strong sound
  • Common
  • Gulf

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    أنوار, come here sweetheart — dinner's ready.

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    Pleased to meet you, I'm أنوار.

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Questions parents ask

What does the name Anwar mean?
Plural of نور (noor)—multiple lights, suggesting broad, all-encompassing radiance.
Is Anwar a boy or a girl name?
Anwar is a girl name.
How is Anwar written in English?
Anwar in Arabic: أنوار.
Does Anwar fit the father's name?
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