Anwar \a-nwar, an-war\ as a boy's name (also used as girl's name Anwar), is of Arabic origin, and the meaning of Anwar is "light". Made famous by Egyptian President Anwar Sadat.

Baby names that sound like Anwar are Inar, Einar, Ejnar and Ynyr. Other similar baby names are Anker, Ander, Andor, Ankur, Anwil and Anwel.