The nameAnouar
Anouar is a boy's name of Arabic origin meaning "lights". It has been given in France for several decades.
- Boy's name
- Arabic
Meaning
Anouar comes from the Arabic anwar, "lights", plural of nur.
Origin
Arabic. It is also spelled Anwar.
History
The name has been given in France for several decades.
Popularity of the name Anouar
Anouar in France
Anouar was most popular in France in the 1980s, with 450 births over the decade, 22% of all recorded babies named Anouar. Its rise began around 1971, and it peaked in 2015. Half of all babies named Anouar in France were born before 1998. Over the last five years on record, it has been falling: 23 births a year on average, against 47 in the five years before.
Anouar in Belgium
Anouar was most popular in Belgium in the 2010s, with 256 births over the decade, 41% of all recorded babies named Anouar. Half of all babies named Anouar in Belgium were born before 2010, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, it has been falling: 11 births a year on average, against 23 in the five years before.
Anouar in our baby name lists
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Anouar mean?
Anouar comes from the Arabic anwar, "lights", plural of nur.
What is the origin of the name Anouar?
Arabic. It is also spelled Anwar.
Is Anouar a girl's or a boy's name?
Anouar is a boy's name.