Gender: Male
Origin: Arabic
Meaning: Brighter or more luminous, Devotee of God, Lustrous, Shiny
Pronunciation: AHN-wahr, /ˈæn.wɑr/, AE N W AA R
Popularity Rank: #483
Anwar is of Arabic origin and means 'brighter' or 'more luminous'. It is a popular name in Islamic culture, often given to boys born under sunny or bright circumstances.
The name Anwar is of Arabic origin and means Brighter or more luminous, Devotee of God, Lustrous, Shiny, Brightest, Most Brilliant, More Radiant. It is often used as a Male name and is mostly used as a First Name.
Anwar is commonly found in Saudi Arabia, Morocco, United Arab Emirates, and 83 more countries.
Phonetic Pronunciation: AHN-wahr
IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet): /ˈæn.wɑr/
ARPAbet Phonetic Pronunciation: AE N W AA R
AE: Pronounce as in "cat" (K AE T)
N: Pronounce as in "no" (N OW)
W: Pronounce as in "we" (W IY)
AA: Pronounce as in "father" (AA F TH ER)
R: Pronounce as in "red" (R EH D)
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At NamesLook, the name Anwar is recorded 118,023 times globally, ranking it as the 483th most common name worldwide.
Anwar is most prevalent in Saudi Arabia, with 29,909 occurrences, making it the 69th most popular name in the country.
In Morocco, the name Anwar is found among 1 in every 39 people, showcasing its highest frequency there.
| Country | Rank | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | #69 | 1 : 97 |
| Morocco | #100 | 1 : 39 |
| United Arab Emirates | #54 | 1 : 134 |
| Oman | #54 | 1 : 124 |
| Egypt | #935 | 1 : 466 |
| Kuwait | #46 | 1 : 147 |
| Algeria | #414 | 1 : 378 |
| Bangladesh | #72 | 1 : 143 |
| Iraq | #556 | 1 : 386 |
| Malaysia | #533 | 1 : 810 |
This chart displays the ranking of the name Anwar from 1980 to 2023, based on the most recent data from the U.S. Social Security Administration.
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