Anwar

Anwar Meaning & Origin

About Anwar
The name "Anwar" is of Arabic origin and has multiple meanings. It is derived from the Arabic word "anwar" which means "lights" or "radiant." It can also be interpreted as "bright" or "shining." The name Anwar is often given to boys and is associated with positive qualities such as intelligence, enlightenment, and a charismatic personality.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Anwar are male.

Anwar Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has increased by 56% over the past year.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
ANR
🗽 NYSIIS
A
🔊 Soundex
A506
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
AE1 N W AA0 R
🌐 IPA
/ˈɑnwɑr/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('ANR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
A560

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Anwar in Braille

Here's how to represent Anwar in Braille, with each pattern of raised dots corresponding to a letter of the name.

The name Anwar in braille

How to Spell the Name Anwar in American Sign Language (ASL)

The image below shows how you can spell Anwar using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Anwar in sign language

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