Nasır means “helper, supporter”. It comes from Arabic. It is documented as a boy's name in Turkish, Uyghur, Uzbek, Azerbaijani and Bashkir and also used in Tatar.
- Nasır is a name of Arabic origin.
- It is recorded for Turkish, Uyghur, Uzbek, Azerbaijani, Tatar and Bashkir.
- 2 syllables (counted from the spelling) and 5 letters.
What does Nasır mean?
Literally: Arabic nāṣir, active participle of naṣara 'to help'
Literal meaning
Nasır is a male name from Arabic nāṣir, the participle of a verb meaning to help or support, so roughly 'one who helps'. It is listed in Turkish, in Uyghur (ناسىر) and in Uzbek (Nosir).[1,2,4,5,6,7]
Nasır in Turkish, Uyghur, Uzbek, Azerbaijani, Tatar and Bashkir
What does Nasır mean in Turkish?
In Turkish the name is written Nasır and Nasır. No separate Turkish gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “helper, supporter” applies. It is recorded as a boy's name.[4]
Listed as a given name in the Turkish section of Wiktionary.
What does Nasır mean in Uyghur?
In Uyghur the name is written ناسىر, nasir (ULY), Nasir (ULY transliteration), ناسى, Nasi, ناسىجان, Nasijan, Nasirjan and ناسىرجان. Here it is glossed as “helper, victor, triumphant”[7]. It is recorded as a boy's name.[1,7]
Listed as a given name in the Uyghur section of Wiktionary.
What does Nasır mean in Uzbek?
In Uzbek the name is written Носир and Nosir. No separate Uzbek gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “helper, supporter” applies. It is recorded as a boy's name.[2]
Listed as a given name in the Uzbek section of Wiktionary.
What does Nasır mean in Azerbaijani?
In Azerbaijani the name is written Nasir. No separate Azerbaijani gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “helper, supporter” applies. It is recorded as a boy's name.[5]
What does Nasır mean in Tatar?
In Tatar the name is written Nasir (common romanization). No separate Tatar gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “helper, supporter” applies. It is recorded as a boy's name.
What does Nasır mean in Bashkir?
In Bashkir the name is written Насир and Nasir (Wiktionary romanization). No separate Bashkir gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “helper, supporter” applies. It is recorded as a boy's name.[6]
Where does the name Nasır come from?
Arabic, borrowing. Wiktionary traces the name to Arabic ناصِر.[6]✓ Documented
Arabic, borrowing. Wiktionary traces the name to Arabic نَاصِر.[5]✓ Documented
Arabic, borrowing. Borrowed from Arabic; the Turkish form came through Ottoman Turkish.[1,2,4]✓ Documented
Arabic, borrowing. The Dictionary of Uyghur Names gives the origin as Arabic.[7]✓ Documented
Which languages use the name Nasır?
Nasır is used as a given name in Turkish, Uyghur, Uzbek, Azerbaijani, Tatar and Bashkir. 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.
Nasır across Turkic languages
| Language | Spelling | Gender | Meaning in this language | Label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turkish | NasırLatin NasırLatin | Boy | same as above: “helper, supporter” | Documented[4] |
| Uyghur | ناسىرArabic script ناسىArabic script, variant NasiLatin, variant ناسىجانArabic script, variant NasijanLatin, variant NasirjanLatin, variant ناسىرجانArabic script, variant | Boy | “helper, victor, triumphant” | Documented[1,7] |
| Uzbek | НосирCyrillic NosirLatin | Boy | same as above: “helper, supporter” | Documented[2] |
| Azerbaijani | NasirLatin | Boy | same as above: “helper, supporter” | Documented[5] |
| Tatar | NasirLatin, romanized | Boy | same as above: “helper, supporter” | Editorial |
| Bashkir | НасирCyrillic | Boy | same as above: “helper, supporter” | Documented[6] |
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 Nasır
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.
| Form | Language | Script | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nasır[4] | Turkish | Latin | Standard spelling |
| Nasır | Turkish | Latin | Native spelling |
| ناسىر[1,7] | Uyghur | Arabic script | Native spelling |
| nasir[1] | Uyghur | Latin | Romanization (ULY) |
| Nasir[7] | Uyghur | Latin | Romanization (ULY transliteration) |
| ناسى[7] | Uyghur | Arabic script | Variant |
| Nasi[7] | Uyghur | Latin | Variant (ULY transliteration) |
| ناسىجان[7] | Uyghur | Arabic script | Variant |
| Nasijan[7] | Uyghur | Latin | Variant (ULY transliteration) |
| Nasirjan[7] | Uyghur | Latin | Variant (ULY transliteration) |
| ناسىرجان[7] | Uyghur | Arabic script | Variant |
| Носир[2] | Uzbek | Cyrillic | Native spelling |
| Nosir[2] | Uzbek | Latin | Native spelling |
| Nasir[5] | Azerbaijani | Latin | Native spelling |
| Nasir | Tatar | Latin | Romanization (common romanization) |
| Насир[6] | Bashkir | Cyrillic | Native spelling |
| Nasir[6] | Bashkir | Latin | Romanization (Wiktionary romanization) |
Names related to Nasır
Sibling names for Nasır
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 Nasır rank first. Siblings do not have to match; these are only ideas.
- DeryadilBoy“generous, sea-hearted”same language (turkish)
- OkanerBoy“understanding man”same language (turkish)
- OybekBoy“moon lord”same language (uzbek)
- TuğUnisex“horsehair plume of rank; standard”same language (turkish)
- AtacanBoy“dear father”same language (turkish)
- MuhemmetBoy“praised, praiseworthy”same language (uyghur)
- AyıkBoy“alert, sober”same language (turkish)
- SevgiGirl“love”same language (turkish)
Common questions about Nasır
What does the name Nasır mean?
Nasır means “helper, supporter”. It comes from Arabic. It is documented as a boy's name in Turkish, Uyghur, Uzbek, Azerbaijani and Bashkir and also used in Tatar.
Is Nasır a girl's or a boy's name?
Nasır is recorded as a boy's name. By language: Turkish: boys; Uyghur: boys; Uzbek: boys; Azerbaijani: boys; Tatar: boys; Bashkir: boys.
Where does Nasır come from?
Nasır is of Arabic origin according to our origin records. Read the origin section above for the sources.
Which languages use Nasır?
Nasır is recorded for Turkish, Uyghur, Uzbek, Azerbaijani, Tatar and Bashkir. 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 Nasır spelled in other scripts?
Recorded spellings: Nasır (Latin), ناسىر (Arabic script), ناسى (Arabic script), Nasi (Latin), ناسىجان (Arabic script), Nasijan (Latin). Romanizations and rule-based conversions are labelled as such in the spelling table.
How many syllables does Nasır have?
Nasır 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 “ناسىر”. Wikimedia Foundation, revision 79099670. Accessed 2026-10-28. Licence: CC BY-SA 4.0.
Supports: Uyghur etymology derives the name from Arabic ناصر; classified as a male given name in Uyghur; ناسىر appears as a Uyghur given name (masculine); Uyghur given-name entry written ناسىر in Uyghur Arabic script (+1 more)
- Wiktionary contributors. Wiktionary entry “Nosir”. Wikimedia Foundation, revision 92033357. Accessed 2026-10-28. Licence: CC BY-SA 4.0.
Supports: Uzbek etymology derives the name from Arabic ناصر; classified as a male given name in Uzbek; Nosir appears as a Uzbek given name (masculine); Wiktionary lists the Cyrillic spelling Носир (+1 more)
- Wiktionary contributors. Wiktionary entry “ناصر”. Wikimedia Foundation, revision 92981703. Accessed 2026-10-28. Licence: CC BY-SA 4.0.
Supports: Arabic ناصر is the active participle of نَصَرَ 'to help, support, assist'
- Wiktionary contributors. Wiktionary entry “Nasır”. Wikimedia Foundation, revision 93000413. Accessed 2026-10-28. Licence: CC BY-SA 4.0.
Supports: classified as a male given name in Turkish; Nasır appears as a Turkish given name (masculine); Turkish form inherited from the Ottoman Turkish spelling of the same Arabic word; Turkish given-name entry spelled Nasır
- Wiktionary contributors. Wiktionary entry “Nasir”. Wikimedia Foundation, revision 93608993. Accessed 2026-10-28. Licence: CC BY-SA 4.0.
Supports: classified as a male given name in the Azerbaijani section; listed as a male given name in the Azerbaijani section; etymology states: Borrowed from Arabic نَاصِر (nāṣir); headword of the Azerbaijani given-name entry
- Wiktionary contributors. Wiktionary entry “Насир”. Wikimedia Foundation, revision 82085701. Accessed 2026-10-28. Licence: CC BY-SA 4.0.
Supports: classified as a male given name in the Bashkir section; listed as a male given name in the Bashkir section; etymology states: Borrowed from Arabic ناصِر (nāṣir); headword of the Bashkir given-name entry (+1 more)
- Uyghur Language. Dictionary of Uyghur Names. Uyghur Language (GitHub: uyghur-language/names), revision 075ed994f116b4b9e06c7d013b4fb880db679883. Accessed 2026-10-28. Licence: MIT License.
Supports: entry in the Dictionary of Uyghur Names; Uyghur gloss: ياردەم بەرگۈچى، غەلىبە قىلغۇچى، نۇسرەت قازانغۇچى (مۇھەممەد ئەلەيھىسسالامنىڭ سۈپەتلىرىدىن بىرى); listed as a Uyghur given name (masculine); origin: Arabic (+8 more)
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