Qasur

Qasur is a transliteration that may refer to several related terms and uses within Arabic-influenced languages and in toponymy. In Arabic, the consonants Q-S-R with varying vowel patterns can yield different words: qaṣr (قَصْر) means palace, such as “the palace,” and quṣūr (قُصُور) is the plural form meaning “palaces.” The root q-s-r also appears in verbs meaning to shorten or to limit, giving other related forms. As a proper name, Qasur and its variants are used as surnames or place names in regions influenced by Arabic, Persian, and South Asian languages. Variants such as Kasur or Kasūr are common transliterations in Urdu-speaking areas and can be found in surnames or geographic names. Because transliteration from Arabic and Persian scripts varies, Qasur may appear in maps and literature as Qasūr, Qasour, Kasur, or Qasur.

In toponymy, Qasur-like names typically hint at historical palaces or fortifications, or are derived from places named for palaces. In modern usage, the term is primarily encountered in names rather than as a standalone vocabulary item.