The nameAnwar
Anwar is a boy's name of Arabic origin.
- Boy's name
- Arabic
Meaning
From the Arabic anwar, "brighter, more luminous".
Origin
Arabic.
History
In France it was mostly given in the 2010s.
Famous people named Anwar
- Anwar Sadat, Egyptian president, Nobel Peace Prize laureate
Popularity of the name Anwar
Anwar in France
1645thmost popular boys' name in France, latest official figures
2017peak year (35 births)
655babies named Anwar in France since 1900
Anwar was most popular in France in the 2010s, with 305 births over the decade, 47% of all recorded babies named Anwar. Its rise began around 1970, and it peaked in 2017. Half of all babies named Anwar in France were born before 2013, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, it has been falling: 22 births a year on average, against 27 in the five years before.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Anwar mean?
From the Arabic anwar, "brighter, more luminous".
What is the origin of the name Anwar?
Arabic.
Is Anwar a girl's or a boy's name?
Anwar is a boy's name.
Who are famous people named Anwar?
Anwar Sadat, Egyptian president, Nobel Peace Prize laureate.