Luminous, radiant, or lights
Anuar is a variant of the Arabic name Anwar. It is derived from the root 'n-w-r', which refers to light or illumination. In Islamic tradition, it carries a connotation of being enlightened or shining brightly.
Less common today
Anuar isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #4,554 in 2005.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
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