Mansour
Meaning of Mansour
The name Mansour, also spelled Mansur, is a male given name of Arabic origin. Pronounced as man-SOOR (/mænˈsʊər/), it carries the powerful meaning of "victorious" or "one who is aided (by God)." This name has deep cultural and historical significance in the Arab world, often associated with strength and triumph. In the United States, the name Mansour has seen varying levels of popularity over the years. It reached its highest rank in 1982 with 9 occurrences at rank 4234 and saw a notable number of births in recent years, with a peak occurrence of 23 newborns in 2019 at rank 4334. Despite its fluctuating presence, Mansour remains a strong and dignified choice for parents seeking a name that embodies resilience and success.
Pronunciation
Arabic
- Pronunced as man-SOOR (/mænˈsʊər/)
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Notable People Named Mansour
| Mansour Abbas is an Israeli Arab politician who made history by becoming the first Israeli Arab political leader to join an Israeli governing coalition. |
| Mansour bin Abdulaziz Al Saud was a prominent Saudi royal and politician who held the position of defense minister of Saudi Arabia from 1943 to 1951. |
| Mansour Ebrahimzadeh is an Iranian retired football player and former manager of Sepahan. |
| Mansour Jafari Mamaghani, also known as Mansour, is an Iranian Azerbaijani musician renowned for his expertise in Iranian traditional music and is based in Southern California. |
| Mansour Rahbani was a multi-talented Lebanese composer, musician, poet, philosopher, and producer, known for his collaboration with his brother Assi Rahbani and his relationship with the singer Fairuz. |
| Mansour Raeisi was a prominent Iranian freestyle wrestler and FILA International Referee, known as one of the most notable wrestlers of his generation. |
| Mansour Omar El-Kikhia is a Libyan-American author, columnist, activist, and professor known for his outspoken criticisms of Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi. |
| Mansour Mohamed El-Kikhia is a prominent Libyan academic, politician, and former member of the Libyan National Transitional Council known for his contributions to the Public Scout and Girl Guide Movement of Libya. |
| Mansour Abdulrahim Al-Saleem is a Saudi Arabian weightlifter. |
| Mansour Mir Ghavami was an Iranian wrestler who competed in the men's freestyle light heavyweight at the 1948 Summer Olympics and passed away before 2015. |
