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Nasr

/NASR/

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Meaning

Victory

Linguistic Origin

Arabic

Islamic Classification

Quranic

Regional Usage

Worldwide Muslim usage

Global Spellings

Arabic نصر
Urdu نصر
Persian نصر
Bengali নাসর
Pashto نصر
The name Nasr is a classic masculine title rooted in Quranic tradition. The name holds the profound meaning of 'Victory', reflecting qualities that parents often wish to bestow upon their child.

While popular in Quranic regions, Nasr has a modern appeal that transcends borders. It is an excellent choice for a modern Muslim family honoring tradition.

Nasr comes from the Arabic root n-s-r, the same root behind Nasir, meaning "to help" or "to grant victory." "An-Nasr" (Divine Help) is the title of Surah 110.

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Etymology

From the Arabic root ن-ص-ر (n-ṣ-r, 'to help, grant victory'). Nasr means 'victory, help.'

Islamic Significance

Surah 110, 'An-Nasr' ('The Divine Support'), is traditionally understood as revealed near the end of the Prophet's life, describing people entering the religion of Allah in multitudes.

Quranic Connection

An-Nasr is Surah 110, opening with the coming of the help of God and the opening (110:1).

Cultural / Regional Usage

Widely used across the Muslim world.