Mansur
Meaning of Mansur
The name Mansur is a strong and meaningful choice for a baby boy, with deep roots in Arabic culture. Pronounced as man-SOOR (/mɑnˈsuːr/), it translates to "victorious" or "one who is aided (by God)," reflecting a sense of triumph and divine support. The name is often spelled as Mansoor and has been used consistently over the years, albeit in modest numbers, in the United States. It saw its highest popularity in 1984 with nine occurrences and a rank of 4215. Despite its relatively rare usage, Mansur carries a powerful legacy and is associated with historical figures such as Al-Mansur, the second Abbasid Caliph who was instrumental in founding the city of Baghdad. This name embodies strength, success, and resilience, making it an inspiring choice for parents looking to bestow these qualities upon their son.
Pronunciation
Arabic
- Pronunced as man-SOOR (/mɑnˈsuːr/)
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Notable People Named Mansur
| Mansur ibn Lu'lu' - Manṣūr ibn Luʾluʾ, also known as Murtaḍā ad-Dawla, ruled the Emirate of Aleppo from 1008 to 1016, succeeding his father and facing opposition from Aleppo's notables. |
| Nawab Sayyid Mansur Ali Khan, the former Nawab of Bengal, implemented policies and frequently clashed with the colonial government over financial matters before abdicating in 1880. |
| Mansur Ahmad Saad al-Dayfi is a Yemeni who was held in the Guantanamo Bay detention camps and later transferred to Serbia. |
| Mansur Shihab, the Emir of Mount Lebanon from 1754 to 1770, aligned himself with regional rulers in rebellion against the Ottomans before being forced to step down by Druze sheikhs. |
| Mansur Muhtar - Mansur Mukhtar is a Nigerian economist and former Minister of Finance in Nigeria. |
| Mansur Ali Khan Ludhi is an Indian former first-class cricketer known for his career with Karnataka and subsequent coaching roles. |
| Mansur Rafizadeh was an Iranian-born intelligence expert and author of the exposé Witness: From the Shah to the Secret Arms Deal, An Insider's Account of U.S. Involvement in Iran. |
| Mansur Selum is an Arab politician who has been serving as co-president of the Executive Council of Rojava since March 2016, alongside Îlham Ehmed. |
| Mansur Muzafarov - Mansur Mozaffarov, a Tatar composer and pedagogue, is known as one of the founding fathers of Tatar professional music. |
| Mansur Ali Sarkar was a prominent Bangladesh Nationalist Party politician who served as a member of parliament and held positions as Minister of State for Education and Adviser to the President on Education. |
| Mansur Rahman is a Bangladesh Awami League politician and the current Member of Parliament of Rajshahi-5. |
