Anvar

Anvar is a male given name used across Central Asia and the Caucasus, including Azerbaijan, Uzbekistan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, and Kazakhstan, as well as among diaspora communities in Russia and Europe. The name is a variant of Anwar, derived from the Arabic word nur meaning light or radiance, and its spelling reflects local phonology. In Uzbek, Tajik, Azerbaijani, and Kazakh, the name is typically written as Anvar. The feminine form is less common, but in some languages a form such as Anvara exists.

As a name of Arabic origin, Anvar is widely used within Muslim communities and often appears in secular and religious contexts alike. It is one of many given names that convey positive attributes by referencing light and illumination.

In societies influenced by Slavic naming patterns, the root Anvar can appear in surnames such as Anvarov or Anvarova, indicating descent from or association with a person named Anvar.

Variant spellings closer to the Arabic original include Anwar, Anvar, and Anvar, depending on language and transliteration conventions. The name’s cross-cultural usage highlights the blending of Arabic linguistic heritage with Central Asian and Caucasian naming practices.