نصرة

Nasra

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Nasra is a Muslim girl name of Arabic origin, meaning “Help, support and victory”.

MeaningHelp, support and victory
GenderGirl
OriginArabic
Written asنصرة
PronunciationNUS-rah
TraditionMuslim
Used inSomalia, East Africa, Sudan

Meaning and origin of Nasra

Nasra means help and support, especially the kind of aid that leads to victory. It is a girls' name from the root n-ṣ-r, which also gives Nasr and Nasir, and some families pronounce it Nuṣra. Somali parents are particularly fond of it. It is also familiar in Sudan and on the Swahili coast of Kenya and Tanzania, and the related Nusrat is popular in South Asia.

Is Nasra a Muslim name?

Nasra is an Arabic name meaning help and victory, and it is a special favourite among Muslims in Somalia and East Africa.

How popular is Nasra?

Nasra is very common in Somalia and among Somali communities, and used in Sudan and East Africa.

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Spellings and variants of Nasra

NusraNasrahNusrat

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Nasra mean?

Nasra means 'Help, support and victory'. It is of Arabic origin.

Is Nasra a Muslim name?

Nasra is an Arabic name meaning help and victory, and it is a special favourite among Muslims in Somalia and East Africa.

How do you pronounce Nasra?

Nasra is pronounced NUS-rah.

Is Nasra a boy or girl name?

Nasra is usually a girl name.

Updated October 2026. Spotted a mistake? Tell us.