Nassr

Nassr is an Arabic term that means victory or aid, written in Arabic as نَصْر. It is used as a common noun and appears in many proper names. Transliteration varies, with common forms including Nasr, An-Nasr, and Al-Nassr.

In sports, the best-known use is Al-Nassr FC, a professional football club based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Founded in 1955, the club competes in the Saudi Pro League and plays its home matches at a Riyadh venue commonly known as Mrsool Park. Al-Nassr has won multiple domestic league titles and cup competitions and has participated in regional and continental tournaments.

Beyond football, Nassr is also used as a surname or given name in the Arab world. It appears in the names of various organizations, clubs, and institutions, and is sometimes part of longer compound names that emphasize victory or aid in historical, religious, or cultural contexts.

As a term, Nassr is part of a broader family of related names and spellings used across the Arabic-speaking world. The word’s meaning and its transliterations contribute to its frequent appearance in place names, club names, and personal names.

See also Nasr (disambiguation) for alternative spellings and related topics.