Jasur means “bold, courageous”. It comes from Arabic. It is documented as a boy's name in Uzbek and Azerbaijani.
- Jasur is a name of Arabic origin.
- It is recorded for Uzbek and Azerbaijani.
- 2 syllables (counted from the spelling) and 5 letters.
What does Jasur mean?
Jasur is an Uzbek male name borrowed from the Arabic adjective jasūr, 'bold, courageous'. Wiktionary lists it among the Uzbek male given names of Arabic origin.[1,3]
Also glossed as “bold, daring”[2,3]✓ Documented
Meaning themes: Strength and courage
Jasur in Uzbek and Azerbaijani
What does Jasur mean in Uzbek?
In Uzbek the name is written Jasur and Жасур (rule-based Latin-to-Cyrillic conversion). No separate Uzbek gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “bold, courageous” applies. It is recorded as a boy's name.[1,4]
What does Jasur mean in Azerbaijani?
In Azerbaijani the name is written Cəsur. No separate Azerbaijani gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “bold, courageous” applies. It is recorded as a boy's name.[3]
Where does the name Jasur come from?
Arabic, borrowing. Borrowed from Arabic jasūr.[1]✓ Documented
Arabic, borrowing. Wiktionary traces the name to Arabic جَسُور (‘bold, daring’).[3]✓ Documented
Which languages use the name Jasur?
Jasur is used as a given name in Uzbek and Azerbaijani. Its origin is Arabic. The table shows for each language whether the use is documented by a cited source or comes from our editorial research.
Jasur across Turkic languages
| Language | Spelling | Gender | Meaning in this language | Label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Uzbek | JasurLatin | Boy | same as above: “bold, courageous” | Documented[1,4] |
| Azerbaijani | CəsurLatin | Boy | same as above: “bold, courageous” | Documented[3] |
Similar spellings in different languages do not prove a shared origin: two languages can arrive at the same sound from different words. The origin section above states what the sources say.
Spelling variations of Jasur
Forms are shown as recorded, in their original script. Romanizations and rule-based conversions are labelled with their system and are not presented as attested spellings.
Names related to Jasur
Names with a similar meaning
Sibling names for Jasur
Names recorded for the same languages that start with a different letter, so two children are not mixed up. Names that share a meaning theme or an element with Jasur rank first. Siblings do not have to match; these are only ideas.
- HamzaBoy“strong, steadfast”same language (uzbek) · also shares the theme strength and courage
- ŞücaətBoy“courage, bravery”same language (azerbaijani) · also shares the theme strength and courage
- BahodirBoy“brave, hero”same language (uzbek) · also shares the theme strength and courage
- ƏzizəGirl“mighty, strong, precious”same language (azerbaijani) · also shares the theme strength and courage
- ÇingizBoy“mighty, universal ruler”same language (azerbaijani) · also shares the theme strength and courage
- QahramonBoy“hero”same language (uzbek) · also shares the theme strength and courage
- AsifBoy“storm, strong wind”same language (azerbaijani) · also shares the theme strength and courage
- QəhrəmanBoy“hero”same language (azerbaijani) · also shares the theme strength and courage
Common questions about Jasur
What does the name Jasur mean?
Jasur means “bold, courageous”. It comes from Arabic. It is documented as a boy's name in Uzbek and Azerbaijani.
Is Jasur a girl's or a boy's name?
Jasur is recorded as a boy's name. By language: Uzbek: boys; Azerbaijani: boys.
Where does Jasur come from?
Jasur is of Arabic origin according to our origin records. Read the origin section above for the sources.
Which languages use Jasur?
Jasur is recorded for Uzbek and Azerbaijani. The table shows each language's spelling, gender and evidence label, and a language is listed only when our data records the name for it.
How is Jasur spelled in other scripts?
Recorded spellings: Jasur (Latin), Cəsur (Latin). Romanizations and rule-based conversions are labelled as such in the spelling table.
How many syllables does Jasur have?
Jasur has 2 syllables by our approximate count of vowel groups in the spelling, and 5 letters. Pronunciation can differ by language.
Sources
Numbers in the text point to these sources. The descriptions on this page are written by our editors; source texts are not copied.
- Wiktionary contributors. Wiktionary entry “Jasur”. Wikimedia Foundation, revision 88306030. Accessed 2026-10-28. Licence: CC BY-SA 4.0.
Supports: Uzbek: borrowed from Arabic جَسُور 'bold, courageous'; classified as a male given name in the Uzbek section; listed as a male given name in the Uzbek section; borrowed from Arabic (+1 more)
- Wiktionary contributors. Wiktionary entry “جسور”. Wikimedia Foundation, revision 93352895. Accessed 2026-10-28. Licence: CC BY-SA 4.0.
Supports: Arabic adjective bold, daring; courageous; Arabic جَسُور ‘bold, daring; courageous’
- Wiktionary contributors. Wiktionary entry “Cəsur”. Wikimedia Foundation, revision 93608895. Accessed 2026-10-28. Licence: CC BY-SA 4.0.
Supports: classified as a male given name in the Azerbaijani section; etymology states: From Arabic جَسُور (jasūr); listed as a male given name in the Azerbaijani section; headword of the Azerbaijani given-name entry
- Wikipedia contributors. Jasur (uz.wikipedia.org). Wikimedia Foundation, revision 6268209. Accessed 2026-10-28. Licence: CC BY-SA 4.0.
Supports: listed as a uzbek given name in Jasur
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