Anwar

Anwar Meaning & Origin

About Anwar
The surname Anwar is of Arabic origin and has multiple meanings. It is derived from the Arabic word "anwar" which means "lights" or "radiance." It can also be interpreted as "bright" or "shining." The name Anwar is often used as a given name in Arabic-speaking countries and is also adopted as a surname. It is associated with positive qualities and is often used to symbolize enlightenment, knowledge, or spiritual illumination.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

The surname Anwar is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:

  • Number of People with the name Anwar: 3,065
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 10,480
  • Frequency per 100k people: 1.04

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Anwar based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.

Ranking information for the surname Anwar is not currently available.

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, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.

The name Anwar in braille

How to sign the name Anwar using Sign Language

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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