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At a Glance
- Meaning
- Helper, supporter
- Origin
- Arabic
- Gender
- Boy
- Pronunciation
- nah-SEER
Nasir is a boy's name of Arabic origin, pronounced nah-SEER, meaning "helper, supporter." It has a classic, worldly feel, meaning it draws from a long, well-established naming tradition outside English-language roots. If you're weighing Nasir for a baby name list, its meaning gives it a steady, grounded feel without needing embellishment.
Meaning & Origin of Nasir
Meaning: Helper, supporter.
Origin: Arabic.
Source: Wiktionary.
How to Pronounce Nasir
nah-SEERIPA /nɑːˈsɪr/
Popularity of Nasir
Nasir has been on the SSA's list since 1973, peaking at #355 in 2019 with 928 babies given the name that year. By 2024 it had settled to #448, with 702 babies — still a name in regular use, just a bit further from its high point five years earlier.
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FAQ
What does the name Nasir mean?
Helper, supporter. (Source: Wiktionary)
How do you pronounce Nasir?
Nasir is pronounced nah-SEER (IPA: /nɑːˈsɪr/).
Is Nasir a popular name right now?
Nasir peaked at #355 in 2019 and is ranked #448 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1973–2024.)
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