Ensar
Ensar is a Muslim boy name of Bosnian / Turkish form of Arabic Anṣār origin, meaning “The Helpers of the Prophet”.
| Meaning | The Helpers of the Prophet |
|---|---|
| Gender | Boy |
| Origin | Bosnian / Turkish form of Arabic Anṣār |
| Written as | أنصار |
| Pronunciation | en-SAHR |
| Tradition | Muslim |
| Used in | Bosnia, Balkans, Turkey |
Meaning and origin of Ensar
Ensar is how Bosnian and Turkish render al-Anṣār, 'the Helpers'. They were the believers of Madinah who opened their homes to the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ and to those who had migrated with him from Makkah. The root of the word means to help or to grant victory. Naming a son Ensar honours the loyalty and generosity of those early Muslims, and the name is especially well loved among Bosniaks.
Is Ensar a Muslim name?
The Helpers of Madinah are praised in the Quran: 'And the first forerunners among the Muhajirin and the Ansar… Allah is pleased with them' (Quran 9:100).
How popular is Ensar?
A popular choice among Bosniaks and also found in Turkey.
Gifts with the name Ensar
- Ensar name necklaces & bracelets (Amazon)
- Personalised Ensar baby gifts (Amazon)
- Muslim baby gifts & books (Amazon)
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Spellings and variants of Ensar
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Ensar mean?
Ensar means 'The Helpers of the Prophet'. It is of Bosnian / Turkish form of Arabic Anṣār origin.
Is Ensar a Muslim name?
The Helpers of Madinah are praised in the Quran: 'And the first forerunners among the Muhajirin and the Ansar… Allah is pleased with them' (Quran 9:100).
How do you pronounce Ensar?
Ensar is pronounced en-SAHR.
Is Ensar a boy or girl name?
Ensar is usually a boy name.