Anwar Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Anwar Name at a Glance

Name	Anwar
Meaning	Beams of light; shafts of light.
Origin	Arabic
Gender	Boy

What Does the Name Anwar Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Anwar means “Beams of light; shafts of light”. Name meanings can vary between languages, regions and naming traditions, so families may also wish to confirm a meaning within the cultural or linguistic context that matters to them.

Anwar Name Origin

Our database records Anwar under Arabic origin. Browse more Arabic baby names to compare other names in the same origin collection.

Is Anwar a Boy or Girl Name?

In our database, Anwar is listed as a boy name. Usage can differ across countries, languages and families.

Choosing the Name Anwar

When considering Anwar for a baby, you may want to compare its recorded meaning and origin with family traditions, pronunciation, spelling, initials, middle names and how the full name sounds with the family name.