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Anshor name meaning
“helpers, supporters”
Anshor is a masculine name of Arabic origin meaning helpers or supporters. It is a spelling variant of Ansar, from the plural Arabic word anṣār, meaning helpers. In Islamic history, the same term also refers to the supporters of Muhammad in the city of Medina.
What does Anshor mean?
Origin and cultural usage of Anshor
Anshor is a spelling variant of Ansar, from Arabic anṣār, 'helpers'. The term also names the supporters of 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.
Anshor in Islam and the Quran
Anshor does not appear as a name in the Quran, but its source word (أنصار) does, for example in QS Ali Imran [3]: 52 and QS As-Saff [61]: 14.
This describes the word and the name, not the religion of anyone who bears it.
Name combinations with Anshor
Two- and three-word full-name ideas with Anshor, built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each word.
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Meaning of each word
- Anshor: helpers, supporters
- Nahrowi: associated with a river
- Baihaqi: originating from the Bayhaq region
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Meaning of each word
- Anshor: helpers, supporters
- Irsad: guidance toward the right path
- Shofi: pure, clear and unmixed
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Anshor Sabil
Meaning of each word
- Anshor: helpers, supporters
- Sabil: way or path
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Meaning of each word
- Emir: commander, ruler
- Anshor: helpers, supporters
- Farhan: joyful, delighted
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Anshor Nafiudin
Meaning of each word
- Anshor: helpers, supporters
- Nafiudin: one who benefits the faith
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Meaning of each word
- Anshor: helpers, supporters
- Zikri: remembrance or recalling
- Khusna: the most beautiful or good
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How to pronounce Anshor
| Syllables | 2 · 6 letters · 6-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /anshɔr/ |
| Arabic script | أنصار |
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦲꦤ꧀ꦱꦺꦴꦂ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮃᮔ᮪ᮞ᮪ᮠᮧᮁ |
Is Anshor a boy’s name?
Yes, Anshor is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 100% of bearers are male. See all boy names.
Anshor ranks #2,148 among boy names in our data sample (8 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Variants and similar names
Names that sound like Anshor
- Anshori♂Associated with the Helpers
- Anshar♂Helpers, supporters
- Anshory♂Associated with the Helpers
- Ansori♂Associated with the Ansar
- Anhar♂Rivers, flowing waterways
- Anshari♂Associated with the helpers
- Ashar♂Afternoon time
- Anthon♂Priceless in traditional interpretation
- Ansar♂Helpers, supporters
- Anshary♂Associated with the helpers
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 Anshor
- Anshor · b. 1953
- Anshor Cholil
- Anshor Syafi'ie
- Muh Anshor · b. 1966
FAQ about the name Anshor
What is the meaning of Anshor?
Anshor means helpers, supporters. Anshor is a spelling variant of Ansar, from Arabic anṣār, 'helpers'. The term also names the supporters of Muhammad in Medina.
Is Anshor a boy’s name?
Yes, Anshor is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 100% of bearers are male.
What is the origin of the name Anshor?
Anshor is of Arabic origin.
Is the name Anshor in the Quran?
Anshor does not appear as a name in the Quran, but its source word (أنصار) does, for example in QS Ali Imran [3]: 52 and QS As-Saff [61]: 14.
How many syllables does Anshor have?
Anshor has 2 syllables (An-shor) and 6 letters.
How popular is the name Anshor?
Anshor ranks #2,148 among boy names in our data sample (8 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
What full names go well with Anshor?
Some ideas: Anshor Nahrowi Baihaqi; Anshor Irsad Shofi; Anshor Sabil.
Famous people named Anshor?
Notable people named Anshor include Anshor, Anshor Cholil, Anshor Syafi'ie.
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