Boy name
Anshar name meaning
“helpers, supporters”
Anshar is a masculine name meaning “helpers” or “supporters,” from the Arabic plural anṣār. It is an Indonesian spelling of that word. In Islamic history, anṣār refers to the group that supported the Prophet Muhammad in Medina, giving the name a historical association alongside its literal meaning.
What does Anshar mean?
In Anwar, Iskandar, and Fajar, -ar belongs to the complete name rather than serving as a suffix with one shared meaning. Similar endings do not imply a common origin or meaning. More boy names ending in -ar →
Origin and cultural usage of Anshar
Anshar is an Indonesian spelling of Arabic anṣār, a plural meaning 'helpers'. In Islamic history it refers to the group that supported the Prophet Muhammad in Medina.
Names are shared across communities. Where a name is commonly used says nothing certain about any one person’s ethnicity, religion or background.
Anshar in Islam and the Quran
Anshar does not appear as a name in the Quran, but its source word (أنصار) does, for example in QS Ali Imran [3]: 52.
This describes the word and the name, not the religion of anyone who bears it.
Name combinations with Anshar
Two- and three-word full-name ideas with Anshar, built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each word.
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Meaning of each word
- Anshar: helpers, supporters
- Sultoni: sultanic or royal
- Fathor: opening, victory
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Meaning of each word
- Anshar: helpers, supporters
- Ilman: knowledge, learning
- Rohi: my soul; relating to the spirit
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Anshar Salihin
Meaning of each word
- Anshar: helpers, supporters
- Salihin: righteous and virtuous people
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Meaning of each word
- Masyhur: renowned, widely known
- Anshar: helpers, supporters
- Salis: gentle, fluent
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Anshar Ulul
Meaning of each word
- Anshar: helpers, supporters
- Ulul: possessors or those who have
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Meaning of each word
- Anshar: helpers, supporters
- Muzamil: one who wraps himself in cloth
- Hamam: resolute, energetic
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How to pronounce Anshar
| Syllables | 2 · 6 letters · 6-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /anshar/ |
| Arabic script | أنصار |
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦲꦤ꧀ꦱꦂ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮃᮔ᮪ᮞ᮪ᮠᮁ |
Is Anshar a boy’s name?
Yes, Anshar is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 100% of bearers are male. See all boy names.
Anshar ranks #2,393 among boy names in our data sample (7 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Variants and similar names
Names that sound like Anshar
- Anhar♂Rivers, flowing waterways
- Anshari♂Associated with the helpers
- Ashar♂Afternoon time
- Ansar♂Helpers, supporters
- Anshor♂Helpers, supporters
- Anshary♂Associated with the helpers
- Anwar♂Brighter, more radiant
- Azhar♂Bright, radiant
- Ashari♂Associated with Ash'ar
- Anjar♂♀New, fresh
- Anshori♂Associated with the Helpers
- Ansari♂♀Associated with the Ansar
Names with related meanings
- Halim♂Forbearing, gentle, slow to anger
- Karim♂Generous, noble, honourable
- Nasir♂Helper, supporter
- Husni♂Loveliness, beauty
- Wahab♂One who gives abundantly
- Husein♂Handsome, good, charming
- Lutfi♂Gentle and gracious
- Ikhsan♂Doing good with excellence
- Ihsan♂Doing good with excellence
- Latif♂Gentle, gracious, considerate
- Latief♂♀Gentle, kind
- Anis♂♀Close and friendly companion
Famous people named Anshar
- Anshar · b. 1982
- Anshar A. · b. 1968
- Anshar Tangkesalu · b. 1984
- Anshar Usman · b. 1958
FAQ about the name Anshar
What is the meaning of Anshar?
Anshar means helpers, supporters. Anshar is an Indonesian spelling of Arabic anṣār, a plural meaning 'helpers'. In Islamic history it refers to the group that supported the Prophet Muhammad in Medina.
Is Anshar a boy’s name?
Yes, Anshar is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 100% of bearers are male.
What is the origin of the name Anshar?
Anshar is of Arabic origin.
Is the name Anshar in the Quran?
Anshar does not appear as a name in the Quran, but its source word (أنصار) does, for example in QS Ali Imran [3]: 52.
How many syllables does Anshar have?
Anshar has 2 syllables (An-shar) and 6 letters.
How popular is the name Anshar?
Anshar ranks #2,393 among boy names in our data sample (7 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
What full names go well with Anshar?
Some ideas: Anshar Sultoni Fathor; Anshar Ilman Rohi; Anshar Salihin.
Famous people named Anshar?
Notable people named Anshar include Anshar, Anshar A., Anshar Tangkesalu.
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