Boy name
Nasip name meaning
“share, allotted portion; one's lot”
Nasip means a share, an allotted portion, or one’s lot. Used as a masculine name in Türkiye, it comes from Arabic naṣīb. The spelling Nasib preserves the source word’s final consonant more directly. A portion set aside from a shared whole provides a concrete image for its meaning.
What does Nasip 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 Nasip
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 Nasip in the Quran? | As a word · نصيب · 4:7Nasip corresponds to the Quranic word naṣīb, which occurs as an ordinary noun meaning a share or allotted portion. |
| Starts with | N · Na |
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How to pronounce Nasip
| Syllables | 2 · 5 letters · 5-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /nasip/ |
| Ottoman Turkish | نصیب |
| Arabic | نصيب |
Is Nasip a boy’s name?
Yes, Nasip is used mostly as a boy’s name. See all boy names.
Nasip does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 2 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 Nasip
- Nesip♂Noble
- Nasih♂Adviser
- Nakip♂Community representative
- Naci♂One who escapes or is saved
- Necip♂Noble, distinguished, highborn
- Nadir♂Rare, uncommon, seldom encountered
- Nail♂One who attains or obtains
- Naim♂Ease, abundance and blissful living
- Nafiz♂Penetrating
- Nazif♂Clean, pure
- Nahit♂Venus, the planet
- Nafi♂Beneficial
Names with related meanings
- Eymen♂Fortunate, auspicious
- Berat♂Absolution, deliverance
- Kayra♂Favor and grace
- Uraz♂Fortune, good luck
- Kutay♂A blessed or auspicious moon
- Uğur♂Good fortune
- Tevfik♂Enabling success
- Aykut♂A name combining moon and blessing imagery
- Nusret♂Help, support
- Uğurcan♂A fortunate soul
- Vehbi♂Bestowed as a gift
- Olcay♂♀Good fortune, luck, auspiciousness
Famous people named Nasip
- Nasip Demirkuș · b. 1955
- Nasip İyem · b. 1921
FAQ about the name Nasip
What is the meaning of Nasip?
Nasip 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 Nasip a boy’s name?
Yes, Nasip is used mostly as a boy’s name.
Is Nasip in the Quran?
As a word. Nasip corresponds to the Quranic word naṣīb, which occurs as an ordinary noun meaning a share or allotted portion. (e.g.: 4:7)
What is the origin of the name Nasip?
Nasip is of Arabic origin.
How many syllables does Nasip have?
Nasip has 2 syllables and 5 letters.
How popular is the name Nasip?
Nasip does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 2 people bear it; this is not a national figure.
What are other spellings of Nasip?
Other spellings: Nasib.
Famous people named Nasip?
Notable people named Nasip include Nasip Demirkuș, Nasip İyem.
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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