Nasr
/nɑːsr/noun
An Arabic masculine name and surname meaning victory, also used in historical Arabic star names.
Did you know?In medieval Arabic astronomy, al-Nasr was part of names for prominent stars, including Altair—turning the language of victory into celestial symbolism.
Etymological Timeline
Proto-Semitic
Proto-Semitic
*naṣr-
“Help, protection, or victory; a reconstructed root associated with supporting and overcoming an enemy”
Classical Arabic
Arabic
naṣr (نَصْر)
“Victory or divine assistance”
7th Century
Quranic Arabic
naṣr
“Victory or aid, especially assistance granted by God”
Medieval Period
Arabic
al-Naṣr
““The Victory,” appearing in traditional names for stars and celestial figures”
19th–20th Century
English
Nasr
“A personal name, surname, and transliteration of the Arabic word”