naser

Naser is a given name and surname of Arabic origin. It is a transliteration variant of the name Nasir, Nasr, or Nasser, and is derived from the Arabic root ن ص ر (n-s-r), meaning to help, to defend, or to support. The core sense of the name is protector, helper, or victor, and it is used across communities that speak Arabic and in Muslim-majority regions.

The spelling Naser reflects one common way to render the name in Latin script, but many other spellings exist depending on language and transliteration conventions, including Nasir, Nasr, Nasser, and Nassar. The name is widely used as both a given name and a surname, and it appears in various forms in countries in the Middle East, North Africa, Sub-Saharan Africa, Iran, the Indian subcontinent, and among diasporic communities.

In onomastic practice, Naser conveys positive associations such as support, victory, and protection. It is often chosen for its aspirational meaning and cultural resonance.

See also Nasir (given name), Nasser (surname and given name), Nasr (surname and given name).