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Anwar

Anwar (name) means a masculine given name of Arabic origin, meaning "brighter" or "more luminous". Example: “Anwar Sadat served as president of Egypt.”

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A masculine given name of Arabic origin, meaning "brighter" or "more luminous".
"Anwar Sadat served as president of Egypt."
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Etymology

Borrowed from Arabic أَنْوَر (ʔanwar, “most luminous”).

Origin: Arabic

Frequently asked questions

What does “Anwar” mean?

The word “Anwar” means a masculine given name of Arabic origin, meaning "brighter" or "more luminous".

How do you use “Anwar” in a sentence?

Here is “Anwar” used in a sentence: “Anwar Sadat served as president of Egypt.”

What part of speech is “Anwar”?

“Anwar” is a name.

Is “Anwar” a common word?

“Anwar” is an uncommon word in modern English.

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