Mansour
Arabic · Boy · 2 syllables
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About the name Mansour
Mansour derives from the Arabic root n-s-r (نصر), meaning "victorious" or "aided by God," with the prefix man- indicating "the one who is." The name is predominantly used in Islamic, Arab, and Persian cultures, with historical prominence among Muslim rulers and scholars, including the Abbasid caliph al-Mansur (r.
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Etymology
Mansour derives from the Arabic root n-s-r (نصر), meaning "victorious" or "aided by God," with the prefix man- indicating "the one who is." The name is predominantly used in Islamic, Arab, and Persian cultures, with historical prominence among Muslim rulers and scholars, including the Abbasid caliph al-Mansur (r. 754–775 CE).
Mansour currently ranks #9,414 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2019.
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