Nusrat
Nusrat is a Muslim unisex name of Arabic, via Persian / Urdu origin, meaning “Help, support and victory”.
| Meaning | Help, support and victory |
|---|---|
| Gender | Unisex |
| Origin | Arabic, via Persian / Urdu |
| Written as | نصرت |
| Pronunciation | NUS-rat |
| Tradition | Muslim |
| Used in | Pakistan, India, Bangladesh, Iran |
Meaning and origin of Nusrat
Nusrat is the form Persian and Urdu use for the Arabic nuṣra, meaning help, especially divine support that brings victory. In South Asia the name suits both men and women. The great qawwali singer Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan was a man, whereas the politician Nusrat Bhutto and the film star Nusrat Jahan are women. In Turkey the form Nusret is a man's name, and Iranians write Nosrat.
Is Nusrat a Muslim name?
Nusrat speaks of help and victory from God, and its root appears in 'When the victory (naṣr) of Allah has come and the conquest' (Quran 110:1).
How popular is Nusrat?
Nusrat is common in Pakistan, India and Bangladesh, with Nosrat used in Iran and Nusret in Turkey.
Gifts with the name Nusrat
- Nusrat name necklaces & bracelets (Amazon)
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- Muslim baby gifts & books (Amazon)
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Spellings and variants of Nusrat
Names similar to Nusrat
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Nusrat mean?
Nusrat means 'Help, support and victory'. It is of Arabic, via Persian / Urdu origin.
Is Nusrat a Muslim name?
Nusrat speaks of help and victory from God, and its root appears in 'When the victory (naṣr) of Allah has come and the conquest' (Quran 110:1).
How do you pronounce Nusrat?
Nusrat is pronounced NUS-rat.
Is Nusrat a boy or girl name?
Nusrat is used for both boys and girls.