Nasser
/ˈnæsər/noun
Nasser is an Arabic masculine given name and surname, especially associated with Egyptian president Gamal Abdel Nasser.
Did you know?The name became globally prominent through Gamal Abdel Nasser, whose pan-Arab political movement made Nasser an instantly recognizable name beyond the Arabic-speaking world.
Etymological Timeline
Proto-Semitic
Proto-Semitic
*n-ṣ-r
“To help, protect, or give victory”
Classical Arabic
Arabic
naṣara
“He helped or granted victory”
Classical Arabic
Arabic
nāṣir
“Helper, supporter, or victor”
Medieval Arabic
Arabic
Nāṣir
“A personal name meaning helper or one who brings victory”
20th Century
English
Nasser
“English transliteration of the Arabic personal name, strongly associated with Gamal Abdel Nasser”
Modern English
English
Nasser
“An Arabic given name or surname”