Boy name
Nasr name meaning
“help; support leading to victory”
Nasr means “help” or “support leading to victory.” It comes from Arabic naṣr, a noun expressing assistance and victory. In Türkiye, it is used for boys. Related names include Nasır, Nasri, and Nasreddin. Nasr is also the title of a Quranic sura, providing a direct textual association.
What does Nasr mean?
Help; support leading to victory
In Turkish: yardım; zafere ulaştıran destek
Nasr links assistance with achieving victory. The Arabic word occurs in the Quran and gives its name to Surah al-Nasr. It also helps explain Turkish names such as Nasır and Nasreddin, although this short form does not itself contain the additional meanings supplied by those longer formations.
Origin of the name Nasr
From Arabic naṣr, a noun meaning help or victory. Nasır, Nasri, and Nasreddin are related formations from the same root.
| Linguistic origin | Arabic |
|---|---|
| Naming tradition | Islamic |
| In Islamic history | Names found in the Quran |
| Is Nasr in the Quran? | Yes, as a name · نصر · 110:1Nasr is the title of a Quranic sura; the word نصر occurs in its opening verse with the meaning of help or victory. |
| Starts with | N · Na |
Names are shared across communities. Where a name is common says nothing certain about any one person’s background, faith or origin.
How to pronounce Nasr
| Syllables | 1 · 4 letters · 4-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /nasɾ/ |
| Arabic | نصر |
Is Nasr a boy’s name?
Yes, Nasr is used mostly as a boy’s name. See all boy names.
Nasr does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025).
Spellings and similar names
Names that sound like Nasr
- Nasır♂Helper, supporter
- Naser♂Helper
- Nasri♂Relating to help or victory
- Naci♂One who escapes or is saved
- Nadir♂Rare, uncommon, seldom encountered
- Nail♂One who attains or obtains
- Naim♂Ease, abundance and blissful living
- Nafi♂Beneficial
- Nami♂Renowned, well-known
- Nabi♂Rising, emerging or becoming prominent
- Naki♂Clean, pure, unblemished
- Nasuh♂Sincere adviser
Names with related meanings
- Fatih♂Opener
- Cihangir♂World-conqueror
- Utku♂Victory, triumph and successful achievement
- Muzaffer♂Victorious
- Zafer♂Victory
- Fevzi♂Relating to success or victory
- Tevfik♂Enabling success
- Galip♂Victorious
- Fethi♂Relating to conquest or opening
- Nusret♂Help, support
- Behram♂A name associated with victory
- Vural♂Strike and take
FAQ about the name Nasr
What is the meaning of Nasr?
Nasr means “help; support leading to victory”. From Arabic naṣr, a noun meaning help or victory. Nasır, Nasri, and Nasreddin are related formations from the same root.
Is Nasr a boy’s name?
Yes, Nasr is used mostly as a boy’s name.
Is Nasr in the Quran?
Yes, as a name. Nasr is the title of a Quranic sura; the word نصر occurs in its opening verse with the meaning of help or victory. (e.g.: 110:1)
What is the origin of the name Nasr?
Nasr is of Arabic origin.
How many syllables does Nasr have?
Nasr has 1 syllable and 4 letters.
How popular is the name Nasr?
Nasr 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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