Boy name

Nasır name meaning

“helper, supporter”

Nasır means helper or supporter and comes from the Arabic word nāṣir. It is used as a masculine given name in Türkiye, with imagery of a helping hand and practical support. The identically spelled Turkish word for a callus has a different origin.

Ottoman Turkish

/nasɯɾ/

Gender: ♂ Boy
Origin: Arabic
Syllables: 2
Popularity: #1,455

What does Nasır mean?

Helper, supporter

In Turkish: yardım eden, destekleyen

Nasır is a masculine name expressing assistance and support. It is related through the Arabic root of help and victory to names such as Nasrettin and Mansur. Its identical spelling to the Turkish word for a callus is misleading, since the personal name has a different derivation.

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Names found in the Quran

Origin of the name Nasır

Nasır comes from Arabic nāṣir, meaning helper or supporter. It is etymologically distinct from the Turkish common noun nasır, callus.

Linguistic origin	Arabic
Naming tradition	Islamic
In Islamic history	Names found in the Quran
Is Nasır in the Quran?	As a word · ناصر · 86:10The Arabic word ناصر occurs in the Quran as an ordinary word meaning helper, rather than a proper name.
Starts with	N · Na

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Double names with Nasır

Double-name ideas built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each name.

Nasır Gaffar
Meaning of each name
- Nasır: helper, supporter
- Gaffar: abundantly and repeatedly forgiving
Şakir Nasır
Meaning of each name
- Şakir: thankful; one who expresses gratitude
- Nasır: helper, supporter
Nasır Memiş
Meaning of each name
- Nasır: helper, supporter
- Memiş: a traditional form of Mehmet
Münir Nasır
Meaning of each name
- Münir: giving light; illuminating the surroundings
- Nasır: helper, supporter
Nasır Evliya
Meaning of each name
- Nasır: helper, supporter
- Evliya: saints; in Turkish, a saintly person
Sadık Nasır
Meaning of each name
- Sadık: truthful; faithful and loyal
- Nasır: helper, supporter

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How to pronounce Nasır

Syllables	2 · 5 letters · 5-letter boy names
IPA	/nasɯɾ/
Ottoman Turkish	ناصر

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Is Nasır a boy’s name?

Yes, Nasır is used mostly as a boy’s name. See all boy names.

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Nasır does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 3 people bear it; this is not a national figure.

Spellings and similar names

Spellings covered by this page: Nasir, Naşir

Names that sound like Nasır

Names with related meanings

Famous people named Nasır

Nasır Belci · b. 1953

FAQ about the name Nasır

What is the meaning of Nasır?

Nasır means “helper, supporter”. Nasır comes from Arabic nāṣir, meaning helper or supporter. It is etymologically distinct from the Turkish common noun nasır, callus.

Is Nasır a boy’s name?

Yes, Nasır is used mostly as a boy’s name.

Is Nasır in the Quran?

As a word. The Arabic word ناصر occurs in the Quran as an ordinary word meaning helper, rather than a proper name. (e.g.: 86:10)

What is the origin of the name Nasır?

Nasır is of Arabic origin.

How many syllables does Nasır have?

Nasır has 2 syllables and 5 letters.

How popular is the name Nasır?

Nasır does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 3 people bear it; this is not a national figure.

What are other spellings of Nasır?

Other spellings: Nasir, Naşir.

What names go well with Nasır?

Some ideas: Nasır Gaffar; Şakir Nasır; Nasır Memiş.

Famous people named Nasır?

Notable people named Nasır include Nasır Belci.

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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