Anwer

Gender
Male (Masculine | Boy)
Usage/Origins
Meaning
The name Anwer is derived from the Arabic word 'Anwar' which means 'brightest' or 'shining'. It is also associated with the meaning of 'enlightenment' or 'knowledge'.
Scripts(How to write)
أنور(Arabic)
الأنوار
Pronunciation
AN-war
ahn-WAHR
Popularity
Anwer is an uncommon name in the United States and other countries around the world. However, it is a popular name in many Arabic countries such as Egypt, Yemen, and Saudi Arabia.

cartoon of the name Anwer
Cartoon of Anwer

Anwer Name meanings & History

The name Anwer is derived from the Arabic word 'Anwar' which means 'brightest' or 'shining'. It is also associated with the meaning of 'enlightenment' or 'knowledge'. Alternate transcription of Arabic أنور (see Anwar). The name Anwer is used as both a first and last name. It is most commonly used as a first name and is often given to boys in Muslim families.

Zodiac Sign of Anwer: Action Aries

Synonyms of Anwer:

A: Angry,Argumentative,Assertive,Action,Ambitious,Aggressive

N: Nagging,Neurosis,Nervous,Nice,Nitpicking,Neat,Nutrition

W: Wishful,Wild,Wonderful,Wonderment,Willful

E: Environment,Expressive,Exaggerate,Enlighten,Enliven,Entertain

R: Resourceful,Reason,Rational,Restless

Anwer is:

  • a Boring name
  • a Formal name
  • a Informal name
  • a Serious name
  • a Youthful name

Famous People

There are several well-known people with the name Anwer such as Anwer Maqsood, an Urdu poet, playwright and television host from Pakistan. Another famous person named Anwer is Anwar Ibrahim, a Malaysian politician who served as Deputy Prime Minister of the country.

Related Names to Anwer

Some of the similar names to Anwer are Anwar, Anwaar, Anver, and Anfer.