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

Baby names that sound like Anwar are Annora, Anorah and Anora. Other similar baby names are Anwen, Andri, Andre, Andra, Andere, Andera and Anitra.