Boy name
Nasib name meaning
“share, allotted portion; one's lot”
Nasib means a share, allotted portion, or one's lot. It comes from Arabic naṣīb, meaning a share or portion, and is used as a masculine name in Türkiye. Nasip represents the same word in modern Turkish spelling. Its meaning evokes a portion set aside from a larger whole.
What does Nasib mean?
Share, allotted portion; one's lot
In Turkish: pay, kısmet; ayrılmış olan
Nasip combines the idea of a portion allocated from a whole with that of one's lot in life. Turkish expressions use the word both concretely and figuratively for receiving or attaining something. The Arabic word also occurs in the Quran, and Nasib is a spelling closer to its source form.
Origin of the name Nasib
Nasip comes from Arabic naṣīb, “share, portion, lot.” The final consonant of Ottoman Turkish nasib is represented by p in the modern Turkish spelling.
| Linguistic origin | Arabic |
|---|---|
| Naming tradition | Islamic |
| In Islamic history | Names found in the Quran |
| Is Nasib in the Quran? | As a word · نصيب · 4:7The source word naṣīb occurs in the Quran meaning a share or portion, including in the inheritance passage in Surah An-Nisa. |
| Starts with | N · Na |
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How to pronounce Nasib
| Syllables | 2 · 5 letters · 5-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /nasib/ |
| Ottoman Turkish | نصیب |
| Arabic | نصيب |
Is Nasib a boy’s name?
Yes, Nasib is used mostly as a boy’s name. See all boy names.
Nasib does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 1 people bear it; this is not a national figure.
Spellings and similar names
The same name in other spellings (e.g. Ahmet and Ahmed):
Names that sound like Nasib
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- Olcay♂♀Good fortune, luck, auspiciousness
Famous people named Nasib
- Nasib Arslan · b. 1868
FAQ about the name Nasib
What is the meaning of Nasib?
Nasib means “share, allotted portion; one's lot”. Nasip comes from Arabic naṣīb, “share, portion, lot.” The final consonant of Ottoman Turkish nasib is represented by p in the modern Turkish spelling.
Is Nasib a boy’s name?
Yes, Nasib is used mostly as a boy’s name.
Is Nasib in the Quran?
As a word. The source word naṣīb occurs in the Quran meaning a share or portion, including in the inheritance passage in Surah An-Nisa. (e.g.: 4:7)
What is the origin of the name Nasib?
Nasib is of Arabic origin.
How many syllables does Nasib have?
Nasib has 2 syllables and 5 letters.
How popular is the name Nasib?
Nasib does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 1 people bear it; this is not a national figure.
What are other spellings of Nasib?
Other spellings: Nasip.
Famous people named Nasib?
Notable people named Nasib include Nasib Arslan.
Sources and method
Meanings and origins draw on language sources and name dictionaries; popularity figures come from TÜİK’s address-based population register, and notable people from Wikidata.
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