Anvar
Arabic · Boy · 2 syllables
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About the name Anvar
Anvar is an Arabic name meaning "lights" or "rays of light," derived from the root word "nur" (نور) with the prefix "an-" indicating plurality.
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Etymology
Anvar is an Arabic name meaning "lights" or "rays of light," derived from the root word "nur" (نور) with the prefix "an-" indicating plurality. The name is primarily used in Muslim-majority cultures across the Middle East, Central Asia, and South Asia, with historical prominence in Persian and Turkish contexts.
Anvar currently ranks #2,748 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2020.
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