Nasir Name Meaning

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Lastest Updated July 9, 2024
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Fact: A famous historical figure with this name is Nasir al-Din al-Tusi, a 13th-century Persian polymath, architect, philosopher, physician, scientist, and theologian who made significant contributions to various fields of knowledge.

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A Deep Dive

Nasir Overview

Meaning

Helper, protector

Gender

Boy

Origin

Arabic

Etymology

Derived from Arabic, meaning “one who gives victory”

Religion

Islam

Pronunciation

/nəˈsɪər/

Popularity

Nasir is a popular name in Arabic-speaking countries such as Saudi Arabia, Egypt, and the United Arab Emirates. In the USA, Nasir ranked #425 for boys in 2023.

Syllable

2 syllables

Length

5 letters

Numerology

7 (Analytical, Studious, Knowledgeable)

Name Styles

Exotic, Religious and Spiritual, Unique

Associated Traits

Strong, resilient, compassionate, wise.

Spiritual, Religious, or Cultural Significance

Nasir holds significant cultural and religious value in Islamic traditions, often associated with the concept of seeking help and protection from a higher power​

Name Day

June 1st
A Deep Dive

Nasir Variations in Different Cultures

Popular Variations

Nasser, Nasr, Nizar, Nasri, Nassir

Common Nicknames

Nas, Nasi, Naz, Siri

Diminutives

Nassy, Nira, Nasu, Niru

Famous People

  • Nasir Jones
    (American Musician)
  • Nasir bin Olu Dara Jones
    (American Philanthropist)
  • Nasir al-Din al-Tusi
    (Persian Astronomer)
  • Nasir Chinyoti
    (Pakistani Comedian)
  • Nasir al-Mulk
    (Persian Prince)

Pop Culture Icons and Works

  • Nasir Khan
    ("The Night Of," TV Series)
  • Nasir Jones
    ("Time Is Illmatic," Documentary)
  • Nasir al-Mulk Mosque
    ("Iran," Landmark)
  • "Nasir"
    (Album)
  • Nasir Jones
    ("Belly," Film)

Places

  • Nasir City
    (Upper Nile, South Sudan)
  • Nasir Hussain Shaheed Family Park
    (Sindh, Pakistan)
  • Nasir Mosque
    (West Yorkshire, England)

What Is the Meaning of Nasir?

Nasir is an Arabic name that means “helper” or “protector.” It is frequently connected with qualities like reliability and kindness, making it a strong and positive choice.

What Is the Origin of The Name Nasir?

Nasir has its roots in Arabic, where it originally meant “one who gives victory.” Over time, it has been adopted by many cultures, retaining its original meaning and significance.

Nasir Name Popularity

Popularity Chart of the Name Nasir in the U.S. over the Years

United States flagUnited States#3572021#3772022#4252023
Top 3 Rankings#3552019#3572021#3602020

Annual Statistics Breakdown for Nasir

YearName RankingNumber of BirthsBirth Rate (%)
2023425
(-48 from 2022)
739
(-119 from 2022)
0.04036
2022377
(-20 from 2021)
858
(-49 from 2021)
0.04581
2021357
(+3 from 2020)
907
(+43 from 2020)
0.04841
2020360
(-5 from 2019)
864
(-64 from 2019)
0.04671
2019355
(+9 from 2018)
928
(+17 from 2018)
0.04829
2018364
(+47 from 2017)
911
(+154 from 2017)
0.04687
2017411
(+43 from 2016)
757
(+77 from 2016)
0.03825
2016454
(+55 from 2015)
680
(+116 from 2015)
0.03357
2015509
(+43 from 2014)
564
(+66 from 2014)
0.02759
2014552
(-36 from 2013)
498
(-16 from 2013)
0.02430
2013516
(+45 from 2012)
514
(+51 from 2012)
0.02544
2012561
(-3 from 2011)
463
(+8 from 2011)
0.02282
2011558
(-47 from 2010)
455
(-48 from 2010)
0.02240
2010511
(-57 from 2009)
503
(-99 from 2009)
0.02448
2009454
(-8 from 2008)
602
(-26 from 2008)
0.02838
2008446
(-14 from 2007)
628
(-28 from 2007)
0.02880
2007432
(-11 from 2006)
656
(-25 from 2006)
0.02962
2006421
(-23 from 2005)
681
(-34 from 2005)
0.03106
2005398
(+80 from 2004)
715
(+190 from 2004)
0.03361
2004478
(-44 from 2003)
525
(-56 from 2003)
0.02484
2003434
(-2 from 2002)
581
(+2 from 2002)
0.02765
2002432
(+170 from 2001)
579
(+253 from 2001)
0.02802
2001602
(-41 from 2000)
326
(-47 from 2000)
0.01576
2000561
(+9 from 1999)
373
(+30 from 1999)
0.01786
1999570
(+308 from 1998)
343
(+178 from 1998)
0.01682
1998878
(-96 from 1997)
165
(-24 from 1997)
0.00814
1997782
(+180 from 1996)
189
(+56 from 1996)
0.00946
1996962
(+686 from 1995)
133
(+78 from 1995)
0.00664
19951648
(+105 from 1994)
55
(+5 from 1994)
0.00273
19941753
(+456 from 1993)
50
(+15 from 1993)
0.00245
19932209
(-164 from 1992)
35
(-3 from 1992)
0.00169
19922045
(+708 from 1991)
38
(+14 from 1991)
0.00181
19912753
(+199 from 1990)
24
(+3 from 1990)
0.00113
19902952
(+253 from 1989)
21
(+3 from 1989)
0.00098
19893205
(-524 from 1988)
18
(-3 from 1988)
0.00086
19882681
(+4271 from 1987)
21
(+16 from 1987)
0.00105
19876952
(-3070 from 1986)
5
(-6 from 1986)
0.00026
19863882
(-1378 from 1985)
11
(-9 from 1985)
0.00057
19852504
(+1195 from 1984)
20
(+9 from 1984)
0.00104
19843699
(-1291 from 1983)
11
(-9 from 1983)
0.00059
19832408
(+1074 from 1982)
20
(+8 from 1982)
0.00107
19823482
(-1144 from 1981)
12
(-9 from 1981)
0.00064
19812338
(+280 from 1980)
21
(+3 from 1980)
0.00113
19802618
(-239 from 1979)
18
(-2 from 1979)
0.00097
19792379
(-174 from 1978)
20
(-1 from 1978)
0.00112
19782205
(+703 from 1977)
21
(+7 from 1977)
0.00123
19772908
(+1511 from 1976)
14
(+7 from 1976)
0.00082
19764419
(+87 from 1973)
7
(+1 from 1973)
0.00043
19750
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0
No SSA data
0.0000
19740
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19734506
First SSA data recorded
6
First SSA data recorded
0.00037
19720
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0
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0.0000
19710
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0
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0.0000
19700
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0
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0.0000
19690
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0
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0.0000
19680
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0
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0.0000
19670
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0
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0.0000
19660
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0.0000
19650
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0.0000
19640
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0.0000
19630
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0.0000
19620
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0
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0.0000
19610
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0.0000
19600
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0.0000
19590
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19580
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19570
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19560
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19550
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19540
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19530
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19520
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19510
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19500
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19490
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19380
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19370
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19360
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0.0000
19350
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0.0000
19340
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0.0000
19330
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19320
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19310
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19300
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19290
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19280
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19270
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19260
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19250
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19240
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19230
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19220
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19210
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19200
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19190
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19180
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19170
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19160
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19150
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19140
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19130
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19120
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19110
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19100
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19090
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19080
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19070
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19060
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19050
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19040
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19030
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18980
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American States Popularity Rankings for Nasir

(From the Most to Least Popular, Based on Number of Births )

Pennsylvania (PA)

Pennsylvania (PA) flagPennsylvania (PA)#4572021#3222022#4832023

New York (NY)

New York (NY) flagNew York (NY)#2842021#2792022#3472023

New Jersey (NJ)

New Jersey (NJ) flagNew Jersey (NJ)#3602021#3362022#3682023

North Carolina (NC)

North Carolina (NC) flagNorth Carolina (NC)#2172021#2792022#3322023

Georgia (GA)

Georgia (GA) flagGeorgia (GA)#1752021#2002022#1922023

Virginia (VA)

Virginia (VA) flagVirginia (VA)#2012021#2352022#2242023

California (CA)

California (CA) flagCalifornia (CA)#5512021#5532022#7432023

Florida (FL)

Florida (FL) flagFlorida (FL)#2992021#2942022#3802023

Illinois (IL)

Illinois (IL) flagIllinois (IL)#2502021#1882022#2772023

Maryland (MD)

Maryland (MD) flagMaryland (MD)#1202021#1412022#1652023

Ohio (OH)

Ohio (OH) flagOhio (OH)#2432021#3812022#3662023

Texas (TX)

Texas (TX) flagTexas (TX)#5532021#6012022#5582023

Michigan (MI)

Michigan (MI) flagMichigan (MI)#2362021#2732022#2922023

South Carolina (SC)

South Carolina (SC) flagSouth Carolina (SC)#2092021#1542022#3552023

Wisconsin (WI)

Wisconsin (WI) flagWisconsin (WI)#4692021#4222022#4062023

Massachusetts (MA)

Massachusetts (MA) flagMassachusetts (MA)#3382021#3262022#3902023

District of Columbia (DC)

District of Columbia (DC) flagDistrict of Columbia (DC)#1042021#752022#652023

Connecticut (CT)

Connecticut (CT) flagConnecticut (CT)#2472021#3012022#2462023

Indiana (IN)

Indiana (IN) flagIndiana (IN)#4502021#5482022#3832023

Missouri (MO)

Missouri (MO) flagMissouri (MO)#4342021#3952022#6502023

Delaware (DE)

Delaware (DE) flagDelaware (DE)#2282018#2272019#2092023

Louisiana (LA)

Louisiana (LA) flagLouisiana (LA)#3442021#7032022#4762023

Tennessee (TN)

Tennessee (TN) flagTennessee (TN)#5782021#5282022#5022023

Minnesota (MN)

Minnesota (MN) flagMinnesota (MN)#4312020#4122021#7062023

Alabama (AL)

Alabama (AL) flagAlabama (AL)#4942021#3852022#3562023

Arizona (AZ)

Arizona (AZ) flagArizona (AZ)#7262021#4332022#8882023

Washington (WA)

Washington (WA) flagWashington (WA)#6832020#8532021#9452023

Kentucky (KY)

Kentucky (KY) flagKentucky (KY)#6392021#6472022#6512023

Nevada (NV)

Nevada (NV) flagNevada (NV)#3552021#3582022#5562023

Colorado (CO)

Colorado (CO) flagColorado (CO)#7582018#8942021#5362022

Arkansas (AR)

Arkansas (AR) flagArkansas (AR)#5302020#6182021#3842023

Oklahoma (OK)

Oklahoma (OK) flagOklahoma (OK)#7562019#7822021#5432023

Iowa (IA)

Iowa (IA) flagIowa (IA)#4742018#4112022#3732023

Mississippi (MS)

Mississippi (MS) flagMississippi (MS)#5162015#5922022#5102023

Kansas (KS)

Kansas (KS) flagKansas (KS)#5622020#3712021

Rhode Island (RI)

Rhode Island (RI) flagRhode Island (RI)#2132005#2322019

Nebraska (NE)

Nebraska (NE) flagNebraska (NE)#4132019

Popularity Rankings for Nasir in other Countries and American Territories

(From the Most to Least Popular, Based on Rankings)

Popularity in Scotland

Scotland flagScotland#4921979#3741982#3891987

Popularity in Quebec, Canada

Quebec, Canada flagQuebec, Canada#9081985

Popularity in Canada

Canada flagCanada#11292020#9272021#9982022

Popularity in England and Wales

England and Wales flagEngland and Wales#9832001#9992004#9842006

Source: Social Security Administration (SSA) and Other National Sources

Is Nasir a Name for Boys or Girls?

In most cultures, Nasir is recognized as a male name. Its association with strength and support.

Variants, Nicknames, Diminutives, and Ideal Middle Names for Nasir

Nasir in Famous People Names, Pop Culture, and Places

  • Nasir Jones (Musician, born 1973): An influential American rapper and songwriter, widely regarded as one of the greatest lyricists in hip-hop history.
  • Nasir bin Olu Dara Jones (Philanthropist, born 1973): Also known as Nas, he is an American rapper and entrepreneur, notable for his contributions to the music industry and philanthropy.
  • Nasir al-Din al-Tusi (Astronomer, 1201–1274): A Persian scholar known for his significant contributions to astronomy and mathematics during the Islamic Golden Age.
  • Nasir Chinyoti (Comedian, born 1975): A prominent Pakistani comedian and actor known for his work in Punjabi theatre and films.
  • Nasir al-Mulk (Prince, 1831-1899): A Persian nobleman known for his political influence and the Nasir al-Mulk Mosque in Iran.
  • Nasir Khusraw (Poet, 1004-1088): A Persian poet, philosopher, and Ismaili scholar whose travel writings and poetry are highly regarded in Persian literature.
  • Nasir Jamshed (Cricketer, born 1989): A Pakistani cricketer known for his performances in international cricket.
  • Nasir Khan ("The Night Of," 2016 TV Series): A young man accused of murder who must navigate the complexities of the criminal justice system.
  • Nasir Jones ("Time Is Illmatic," 2014 Documentary): Chronicles the life and influence of rapper Nas and his debut album "Illmatic."
  • Nasir al-Mulk Mosque ("Iran," 1888 Landmark): Also known as the Pink Mosque, famous for its stunning stained glass and vibrant colors.
  • "Nasir" (2018 Album): An album by Nas reflecting on social issues and personal experiences.
  • Nasir Jones ("Belly," 1998 Film): A story of two friends involved in the world of crime trying to find a better path.
  • Nasir City (Upper Nile, South Sudan): A town located on the banks of the Sobat River, serving as the administrative center of Nasir County.
  • Nasir Hussain Shaheed Family Park (Sindh, Pakistan): A public park located in the city of Hyderabad, offering recreational facilities for residents.
  • Nasir Mosque (West Yorkshire, England): An important place of worship for the Ahmadiyya Muslim community in the town of Huddersfield.

Similar Names to Nasir

  • Nayel
  • Nalin
  • Navid
  • Nadim
  • Naim

Sibling Names for Nasir

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