Nasser

Nasser is a masculine given name of Arabic origin, derived from the root ن-ص-ر (n-s-r), with meanings connected to helping, aiding, or supporting, and by extension victorious. It is also used as a surname in some cases. Variants include Naser, Nasser, and Nassar, with Nasir as a related but distinct name.

The name is common across the Arab world and in Muslim communities, including Egypt, the Levant, North Africa, and the Gulf. It appears in various languages and scripts, and transliterations reflect different phonetic conventions.

Notable figures with the name include Gamal Abdel Nasser (1918–1970), the Egyptian president who led the 1952 revolution, nationalized the Suez Canal in 1956, and promoted Arab nationalism and non-alignment; his tenure helped shape mid-20th-century Middle Eastern politics. Contemporary bearers include Nasser Al-Attiyah (born 1979), a Qatari rally-raid driver and sports administrator known for success in the Dakar Rally. The surname form also appears in diverse families around the world, reflecting broad linguistic and cultural adoption of the name.