Sufi / Historical
Mansur
MAN-soor (IPA: /ˈmæn.sʊr/)
Pronunciation: MAN-soor (IPA: /ˈmæn.sʊr/)
منصور: المنتصر، المُعْطَى النّصْر
Boy
Origin
Arabic; historically used across the Islamic world, noted in classical Sufi literature
Meaning
Victorious, one who is granted victory (from Arabic root n-s-r)
Thematic Cluster
Not specified
Islamic Status
Recommended
Verification
Likely Valid
Quality Score
96
Religious Confidence
76
Letters
6
Qur'anic / Islamic Reference
No widely cited direct Qur'anic reference is attached to Mansur.
Mansur is a Arabic; historically used across the Islamic world, noted in classical Sufi literature name commonly explained as Victorious, one who is granted victory (from Arabic root n-s-r). It is often grouped with Sufi / Historical names in modern name lists.
Families often choose it for its clear sound and positive meaning rather than for trend alone.
Families often choose it for its clear sound and positive meaning rather than for trend alone.
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