Anyanwu is a common Igbo surname that means "eyes of the sun". Subsequently, Anyanwu is the name of the traditional sun goddess in parts of Igboland, hence its popularity as a surname.
Notable people with the surname include:
Betty Anyanwu-Akeredolu (born 1953), Nigerian aquaculturist and first lady of Ondo State from 2017 to 2023 Christiana Anyanwu (born 1951), Nigerian journalist, publisher, author, and politician Cyril Chukwuka Anyanwu (died 1999), Nigerian Anglican bishop Emmanuel Anyanwu (born 1991), Nigerian footballer Innocent Anyanwu (born 1982), Dutch professional boxer Lennox Anyanwu (born 2000), English professional rugby player Ngozi Anyanwu, Nigerian playwright and actress Noah Chidiebere Junior Anyanwu Ohio (born 2003), Dutch professional footballer Obinna Kelvin Anyanwu (born 1983), known by his stage name Waconzy, Nigerian singer, songwriter, record producer and philanthropist Philip Anyanwu Billing (born 1996), Danish footballer Samuel Anyanwu (born 1965), Nigerian business executive and politician Sylvester Anyanwu (born 1951), Nigerian politician
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