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Anhar

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How to Pronounce Anhar

Pronounced AHN-har /ˈɑn.hɑr/Medium

Meaning: From the Arabic anhar, 'rivers; streams' (the plural of nahr, 'river') — an image of flowing abundanceLow

In 30 seconds: Rivers; streams of water: Anhar is Arabic. Lyrical, classic, and warm (said 'AHN-har').
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Origin LowArabic
MeaningFrom the Arabic anhar, 'rivers; streams' (the plural of nahr, 'river') — an image of flowing abundance
U.S. rank (2025)#7169 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births15 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2023
Total births (all-time)≈ 169
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Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202320082025

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Anhar comes from the Arabic anhar, 'rivers; streams' (the plural of nahr, 'river') — an image of flowing abundance. A lyrical, classic name (said 'AHN-har').

In the U.S. it appears in Arab families. Rare, rivers-and-streams at the root, and classic.

Did you know? Anhar means 'rivers; streams' in Arabic (the plural of nahr, 'river') — an image of flowing abundance, lyrical and classic (said 'AHN-har').
Overall data confidence 42%
References — Anhar — Arabic etymology

Variations

Anhaar

Nicknames

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Anhar mean?

Anhar is Arabic for 'rivers; streams' (the plural of nahr, 'river').

How do you pronounce Anhar?

It's said AHN-har /ˈɑn.hɑr/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Anhar a boy or girl name?

Anhar is a girl's name here.

How popular is Anhar?

Anhar is a very rare name in the U.S.

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