Nasirah
Meaning of Nasirah
Nasirah is an Arabic feminine given name derived from the triliteral root n-s-r, which semantically encompasses notions of succor, assistance and the granting of victory; its morphological form—marked by the feminine suffix -ah—distinguishes it from the masculine counterpart Nasir and underscores its function within classical Arabic nominal patterns. Employed primarily in Arabic- and Muslim-majority cultural contexts, the name conveys an implicit association with supportiveness and triumph, evoking the provision of aid or the attainment of success. In the United States, Nasirah’s presence in the Social Security Administration’s annual newborn registries has been marginal yet consistent—typically five to seven occurrences per year—yielding a rank clustered around the mid-900s since the early 2000s and indicating selective adoption within diasporic communities without broader mainstream diffusion. Phonetically rendered as /nɑˈsiːrə/, Nasirah thus presents both technical precision in its phonological structure and a cultural resonance rooted in classical Arabic lexicon, offering a distinctive choice for a female child.
Pronunciation
Arabic
- Pronunced as nah-SEE-rah (/nɑˈsiːrə/)
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