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The baby name Naser is a Male name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced {'english_approximation': 'NAH-ser (ˈnɑːsər or ˈnæsər)', 'arabic': 'Nā-sir (نَا\u200dصِر) /naːsir/'}.

Naser is Arabic in Origin.

Gender: Male
Syllables: 2.0
Origin: Arabic
Pronunciation: {'english_approximation': 'NAH-ser (ˈnɑːsər or ˈnæsər)', 'arabic': 'Nā-sir (نَا\u200dصِر) /naːsir/'}

What is the meaning of the name Naser ?

The baby name Naser is a Male name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced {'english_approximation': 'NAH-ser (ˈnɑːsər or ˈnæsər)', 'arabic': 'Nā-sir (نَا\u200dصِر) /naːsir/'}.

Naser is Arabic in Origin.

Naser (Arabic: ناصر) is a masculine given name drawn from the Semitic root n‑s‑r, “to help, support,” and related to nasr, “victory.” It denotes “helper,” “supporter,” or “one who grants victory,” carrying overtones of defense and steadfast aid. The name spread through Arabic into Persian and other Muslim-majority languages, and is common across the Middle East, North Africa, and South Asia.

Usage ranges from everyday given name to honorifics in royal titles: al‑Nasir (“the one who gives victory”) was borne by medieval caliphs and sultans. Modern visibility grew through figures such as Egyptian president Gamal Abdel Nasser (surname form). Common variants and transliterations include Nasir, Nasser, Nassar, Naseer (South Asian), and Nacer (Maghrebi/French or Spanish spelling); feminine counterparts are Nasira and Naseera. Naser balances a warm, communal meaning with a dignified, victorious tone.

Naser has the following similar or variant Names

Famous people with the name Naser

Naser al-Din Shah Qajar Politician|royal · Born 1831 · Guarded Domains of Iran Naser al-Din Shah Qajar was the fourth Shah of Qajar Iran and is best known for ruling Iran from 1848 until his assassination in 1896. He began his reign with efforts to modernize the country, but over time his rule became increasingly dictatorial. Naser Malek Motiee Actor · Born 1930 · Iran Naser Malek Motiee was a prominent Iranian actor best known for his roles in classic films such as 'Gheisar' and 'The Cow'. Born in 1930, he became a significant figure in Iranian cinema, especially during the 1960s and 1970s.

Naser – Popularity by country

Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.

Country Gender Year Rank Born of
ET 0 #6 1 246
ET Boys 0 #27 1 678
DJ Boys 0 #36 1 657
LY 0 #39 2,108 12,703
AF 0 #50 27 1,883
AF Boys 0 #56 407 3,535
KW Boys 0 #57 2,746 18,755
JO Boys 0 #59 1,629 7,057
CY 0 #60 1 1,632
KW 0 #60 57 5,216
SI 0 #73 8 1,612
JO 0 #77 64 2,158
SI Boys 0 #80 163 3,402
IR Boys 0 #81 3,594 10,162
AF Girls 0 #82 13 2,402
QA 0 #88 13 7,011
KZ 0 #94 1 1,452
OM 0 #94 23 6,215
SD 0 #97 6 2,130
TW 0 #103 1 4,523
GE Boys 0 #110 1 2,055
IQ 0 #111 19 3,533
EG Boys 0 #117 7,311 15,035
PS Boys 0 #118 1,001 10,655
RS Boys 0 #119 36 2,277
SD Boys 0 #120 603 10,523
CY Boys 0 #125 7 3,473
AE 0 #135 43 10,220
MU 0 #137 1 3,613
YE 0 #137 410 8,639
BN Boys 0 #138 2 6,332
PA 0 #138 1 3,797
SA 0 #143 162 10,560
MT Boys 0 #160 17 4,064
HU Boys 0 #171 4 3,954
SI Girls 0 #173 5 2,769
SY 0 #180 1,463 11,684
Sweden Boys 2022 #181 2 1,509
HR 0 #181 1 2,081
PS 0 #184 35 5,692
IR 0 #186 44 4,221
IL Boys 0 #193 788 10,983
IQ Boys 0 #193 977 13,071
RU 0 #193 2 3,641
DK 0 #202 5 5,198
LU Boys 0 #214 7 4,970
BG Boys 0 #216 5 3,850
BD 0 #217 11 5,992
SA Boys 0 #218 6,178 28,008
TN 0 #241 1,695 13,765
GR Boys 0 #242 26 6,912
HR Boys 0 #243 16 3,997
AO Boys 0 #249 1 5,568
GR Girls 0 #249 1 6,293
IL 0 #252 23 6,291
AE Boys 0 #266 1,759 22,615
BH 0 #272 312 17,937
DK Boys 0 #274 52 7,401
EG 0 #280 129 6,387
SG 0 #281 2 11,010
AL Boys 0 #285 14 5,122
OM Boys 0 #285 953 17,948
JP Boys 0 #287 11 7,909
DZ 0 #289 2,317 20,130
KZ Boys 0 #293 4 6,578
CZ Boys 0 #300 6 6,530
JO Girls 0 #300 26 7,570
QA Girls 0 #301 16 15,378
CN Boys 0 #310 10 9,639
Canada Boys 2020 #318 5 2,548
Austria Boys 0 #323 123 2,180
QA Boys 0 #323 447 18,093
SD Girls 0 #326 20 7,678
DK Girls 0 #329 1 7,429
LB 0 #334 411 13,263
GT 0 #338 1 5,948
PL Boys 0 #338 3 6,459
OM Girls 0 #342 55 15,987
MU Boys 0 #347 11 8,477
MY 0 #350 5 12,352
CZ Girls 0 #351 1 5,378
GH Boys 0 #360 2 8,138
PT Boys 0 #379 3 7,951
France Boys 2021 #384 4 2,865
Finland Boys 0 #386 42 2,041
KW Girls 0 #393 123 19,177
BD Girls 0 #398 9 8,413
PH Boys 0 #402 7 11,440
UY Boys 0 #413 1 5,922
BD Boys 0 #419 165 10,045
Germany 0 #424 14 2,542
IR Girls 0 #428 103 8,334
PH Girls 0 #428 2 13,098
CL 0 #434 1 6,867
MA 0 #461 1,148 20,986
ZA 0 #473 2 14,421
IQ Girls 0 #474 31 11,303
AE Girls 0 #484 70 20,968
PS Girls 0 #492 32 10,981
RU Boys 0 #495 11 12,621
GT Boys 0 #498 2 7,625
PA Boys 0 #503 3 9,305
CR Boys 0 #508 3 10,188
CM Boys 0 #512 39 12,054
HK Boys 0 #555 3 12,905
Germany Boys 0 #569 445 5,697
IL Girls 0 #594 24 11,648
AR Girls 0 #630 1 8,289
SG Girls 0 #632 1 18,916
SA Girls 0 #641 299 25,931
Finland Boys 2026 #647 36 3,552
IN Girls 0 #653 2 13,121
SG Boys 0 #667 31 17,960
CL Boys 0 #698 3 13,390
IT 0 #703 12 4,183
NL Boys 0 #753 200 5,873
TR 0 #757 582 19,440
EG Girls 0 #775 186 14,742
BR Boys 0 #784 2 12,213
Spain Boys 0 #840 91 5,610
IT Boys 0 #860 665 10,046
United States Boys 2024 #883 10 7,044
CO Boys 0 #907 14 15,656
PE Boys 0 #923 4 14,506
NG Boys 0 #929 23 16,906
IN Boys 0 #932 70 16,750
MY Boys 0 #932 181 25,439
MX Boys 0 #1,032 2 16,355
MY Girls 0 #1,069 4 24,821
CO Girls 0 #1,152 1 16,140
ZA Boys 0 #1,166 13 25,619
MX Girls 0 #1,267 1 17,781
IT Girls 0 #1,432 15 9,415

Naser is popular in 77 countries — most recent births per country:

France
United States
Sweden
AE
AF

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People also ask about Naser

Naser is predominantly a boy's name.
Naser is a 2 syllable name, pronounced {'english_approximation': 'NAH-ser (ˈnɑːsər or ˈnæsər)', 'arabic': 'Nā-sir (نَا\u200dصِر) /naːsir/'}.
Common nicknames and spelling variations include Nasir, Nasser, Naseer, Nacer, Nassar and Nāṣir.
Across languages, Naser has these equivalents: Victor (Latin, 'conqueror/victor'), Alexander (Greek, 'defender of men'), Salvador (Spanish, 'savior/protector').
Yes — Naser ranked #181 in Sweden in 2022, and appears in official birth registries across 5 countries.
Naser ranks highest in Sweden (#181 in 2022).
Naser's popularity is rising significantly. It moved from #411 in 2012 to #384 in 2021 in France.
Yes — 2 notable people named Naser are in our database, including Naser al-Din Shah Qajar (Politician|royal), Naser Malek Motiee (Actor).