Nasir
/ˈnɑː.sɪər/noun
A masculine Arabic given name meaning helper, supporter, or champion.
Did you know?In Islamic history, al-Nāṣir—“the helper” or “the one who grants victory”—was used as an honorific title by several rulers and caliphs.
Etymological Timeline
Proto-Semitic
Proto-Semitic
*naṣr-
“Help, protection, or victory; the reconstructed Semitic root behind the Arabic family.”
Classical Arabic
Arabic
نَصَرَ (naṣara)
“He helped, supported, or gave assistance.”
Classical Arabic
Arabic
نَاصِر (nāṣir)
“A helper, supporter, or one who aids another.”
7th Century
Arabic
al-Nāṣir
““The helper” or “the one who grants victory,” used as an honorific and title in Islamic contexts.”
Modern English
English
Nasir
“An established transliteration and personal-name form used in English.”