Nassir

Nassir is a masculine given name and, less commonly, a surname of Arabic origin. It is a variant of Nasir and is widely transliterated in several forms, including Nasir, Naser, Nasser, Nassar, and Nassir. The name derives from the Arabic root n-s-r, meaning to help or support, and it typically carries meanings such as helper, supporter, defender, or victorious one. In religious and historical contexts, the form al-Nasir appears as a title meaning "the Helper," used by rulers and scholars in Islamic history.

Usage and distribution: Nassir and its variants are used across the Arab world and in Muslim communities worldwide. They appear as both given names and surnames in countries in the Middle East, North Africa, South Asia, East Africa, and the diaspora. The spelling varies by country and language, influenced by transliteration from Arabic, Persian, Turkish, Urdu, or Swahili.

Notable individuals with this name or its variants include politicians, athletes, writers, and scholars, reflecting the name's broad adoption across cultures. In onomastic studies, the Nassir family of variants is considered part of the broader Nasir-Nasser name family, which encompasses dozens of local spellings and patronymic forms.

See also: Nasir (disambiguation), Nasser (surname), Nassar, Nassir.