Nasiru
Nasiru is a Muslim boy name of Arabic, Hausa form origin, meaning “Helper, supporter, giver of victory”.
| Meaning | Helper, supporter, giver of victory |
|---|---|
| Gender | Boy |
| Origin | Arabic, Hausa form |
| Written as | ناصر |
| Pronunciation | NAH-see-roo |
| Tradition | Muslim |
| Used in | Nigeria, West Africa |
Meaning and origin of Nasiru
Nasiru is the Hausa version of the Arabic Nasir. Hausa tends to add a vowel at the end of Arabic names, which is why Bashir appears as Bashiru and Kabir as Kabiru, and Nasir as Nasiru. The underlying root n-ṣ-r means to help or to give victory, so the name describes a supporter. It is found mainly among Hausa and Fulani Muslims in northern Nigeria, Niger and Ghana.
Is Nasiru a Muslim name?
Nasiru is the Hausa spelling of Nasir, used almost only by Muslims in northern Nigeria and neighbouring lands. The related word naṣīr describes Allah: 'Allah is sufficient as a Helper' (Quran 4:45).
How popular is Nasiru?
Nasiru is common among Hausa and Fulani Muslims in northern Nigeria, Niger and Ghana.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Nasiru mean?
Nasiru means 'Helper, supporter, giver of victory'. It is of Arabic, Hausa form origin.
Is Nasiru a Muslim name?
Nasiru is the Hausa spelling of Nasir, used almost only by Muslims in northern Nigeria and neighbouring lands. The related word naṣīr describes Allah: 'Allah is sufficient as a Helper' (Quran 4:45).
How do you pronounce Nasiru?
Nasiru is pronounced NAH-see-roo.
Is Nasiru a boy or girl name?
Nasiru is usually a boy name.