Girl name
Nasıra name meaning
“a female helper or supporter”
Nasıra means “a female helper or supporter.” It comes from Arabic nāṣira, the feminine form of nāṣir, meaning one who helps. In Türkiye, it is used for girls. The related name Nasır provides a linguistic connection, while helping carry a load illustrates the support expressed in the name.
What does Nasıra mean?
A female helper or supporter
In Turkish: yardım eden; destek veren kadın
Nasıra expresses helping and giving support. It is the feminine counterpart of Nasır, while Nasr is another noun formed from the same root. Although the Latin-script spelling may resemble certain place names, the interpretation here concerns the Arabic adjective for a female helper or supporter.
The ending “-ra” is a shared final sound rather than a meaningful suffix in Zehra, Azra and Esra. Their meanings come from the whole name, not the final two letters. More girl names ending in -ra →
Origin of the name Nasıra
From Arabic nāṣira, the feminine of nāṣir, ‘helper or supporter’. Nasıra is a Turkish rendering of this form.
How to pronounce Nasıra
| Syllables | 3 · 6 letters · 6-letter girl names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /nasɯɾa/ |
| Arabic | ناصرة |
Is Nasıra a girl’s name?
Yes, Nasıra is used mostly as a girl’s name. See all girl names.
Nasıra does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025).
Spellings and similar names
Names that sound like Nasıra
Names with related meanings
- Ebrar♀The righteous and virtuous
- Berra♀Virtuous
- Hayrunnisa♀The best of women
- Halime♀Gentle, patient, forbearing
- Saliha♀Good, virtuous
- Mihriban♀Affectionate, compassionate and kindly
- Hayriye♀Connected with goodness, beneficial
- Lin♀Softness, gentleness
- Semiha♀Generous, open-handed
- Armağan♂♀A gift
- Candan♂♀Heartfelt, sincere
- Rahime♀Merciful, compassionate
FAQ about the name Nasıra
What is the meaning of Nasıra?
Nasıra means “a female helper or supporter”. From Arabic nāṣira, the feminine of nāṣir, ‘helper or supporter’. Nasıra is a Turkish rendering of this form.
Is Nasıra a girl’s name?
Yes, Nasıra is used mostly as a girl’s name.
Is Nasıra in the Quran?
No. Neither the name Nasıra nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name Nasıra?
Nasıra is of Arabic origin.
How many syllables does Nasıra have?
Nasıra has 3 syllables and 6 letters.
How popular is the name Nasıra?
Nasıra does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025).
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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