Anwar
Meaning of Anwar
Anwar is a male name with Arabic origins, pronounced as ahn-WAHR (/ʃanwa:r/) in Arabic and AHN-wahr (/ʃanwar/) in Indonesian. It is also sometimes spelled as Anwer. The name Anwar has been given to baby boys in the United States since at least 1969, with varying popularity over the years. In recent years, it has remained relatively consistent, ranking around the 3000s in terms of occurrence. While there are no specific associations or meanings associated with the name Anwar, it carries a strong and elegant sound that may appeal to parents seeking a unique yet timeless name for their son.
Pronunciation
Arabic
- Pronunced as ahn-WAHR (/ʃanwa:r/)
Indonesian
- Pronunced as AHN-wahr (/ʃanwar/)
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Similar Names to Anwar
Notable People Named Anwar
| Anwar al-Awlaki was an American Islamic scholar and lecturer who was killed in 2011 by a U.S. government drone strike, becoming the first U.S. citizen to be targeted and killed in this manner. |
| Anwar Sadat - Muhammad Anwar el-Sadat was an Egyptian politician and military officer who served as the third president of Egypt, known for signing a historic peace treaty with Israel and being awarded the Nobel Peace Prize. |
| Anwar Shaikh - Anwar M. Shaikh is a Pakistani American heterodox economist known for his work in classical political economy and Marxian economics. |
| Anwar Hussain, also known as Anwar, is a renowned Indian playback singer. |
| Anwar Ali is a Pakistani cricketer known for representing his country in One Day Internationals and T20 Internationals, as well as for his performances in domestic cricket and the Pakistan Super League. |
| Anwar Soussa is a Greek businessman and corporate executive, currently serving as the managing director and chief executive officer of Safaricom Telecommunications Ethiopia. |
| Anwar Ali is an Indian film producer and actor, known for his work in the Indian film industry during the 70s and for being the younger brother of renowned comedian Mehmood Ali. |
