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Nasser
Pronounced NAH-sər /ˈnɑ.sər/High
Meaning: Victorious, granting victory; from the Arabic root n-s-r, famous through Egyptian president Gamal Abdel NasserHigh
Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data
U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.
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History & Origin
Nasser comes from the Arabic root n-s-r, 'to grant victory' — kin to Nasir and Mansour — and became the twentieth century's most famous Arab name through Gamal Abdel Nasser, Egypt's president and pan-Arabism's voice. Gulf royalty (Qatar's Al-Nasser lines) and footballers keep it current.
In the U.S. it is rare, worn in Arab-American families with the history fully attached. A name that expects headlines.
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Famous Bearers
- ★Gamal Abdel Nasser (1918-1970)second president of Egypt, widely known simply as Nasser
- ★Nasser Al-Attiyah (1970-)Qatari rally driver and multiple Dakar Rally winner
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Frequently Asked
What does the name Nasser mean?
Nasser is Arabic for 'victorious' or 'one who grants victory'.
How do you pronounce Nasser?
It's said NAH-sər /ˈnɑ.sər/ — two syllables, stress on the first.
Is Nasser a boy or girl name?
Nasser is a boy's name.
How popular is Nasser?
Nasser is a rare name in the U.S. and standard across the Arab world.