Anwar is an Arabic masculine given name that means "light" or "illumination". It comes from the Arabic root 'anwara, which means "to illuminate" or "to light up". The name Anwar gained popularity in the Muslim world due to its positive connotation and has since been adopted by communities around the globe.
The name Anwar has seen fluctuating popularity over the years, with peaks occurring in 1980, 1997, and 2009, each of those years seeing more than eight births. The most recent decade shows a steady level of popularity, with six births per year from 2006 to 2020.