Nusrat
Nusrat is a Muslim unisex name meaning “Help, support, victory”.
| Meaning | Help, support, victory |
|---|---|
| Gender | Unisex |
| Origin | Arabic, via Persian / Urdu |
| Arabic spelling | نصرت |
| Pronunciation | NUS-rat |
| Arabic root | ن ص ر (n-ṣ-r) — to help, to give victory |
| Muslim name? | Islamic / Arabic name |
Meaning and origin of Nusrat
Nusrat is the Persian and Urdu form of the Arabic nuṣra, help or divine support leading to victory. In South Asia it is used for both sexes: Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan, the great qawwali singer, was a man, while Nusrat Bhutto and the actress Nusrat Jahan are women. The Turkish form is Nusret, a men's name.
Is Nusrat a Muslim name?
Yes. Nusrat is a Muslim name of Arabic origin meaning help and victory from God.
Is Nusrat in the Quran?
The root appears in the Quran: 'When the victory (naṣr) of Allah has come and the conquest' (Quran 110:1).
Where is the name Nusrat used?
Common in Pakistan, India and Bangladesh; Nosrat in Iran and Nusret in Turkey.
Gifts with the name Nusrat
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Spellings and variants of Nusrat
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Nusrat mean?
Nusrat means 'Help, support, victory'. It comes from Arabic, via Persian / Urdu.
Is Nusrat a Muslim name?
Yes. Nusrat is a Muslim name of Arabic origin meaning help and victory from God.
How do you write Nusrat in Arabic?
Nusrat is written نصرت in Arabic script.
How do you pronounce Nusrat?
Nusrat is pronounced NUS-rat.
Is Nusrat mentioned in the Quran?
The root appears in the Quran: 'When the victory (naṣr) of Allah has come and the conquest' (Quran 110:1).