Mansur

Mansur is a name of Arabic origin that means "victorious". It is used as a male given name across the Middle East, South Asia, Africa and Indonesia. In addition, it is also used as a surname. The name has been used by several historical figures, including caliphs and sultans, as well as by contemporary figures in various fields.

Etymology

The name Mansur is derived from the Arabic root "nasr", which means "victory". The prefix "man" is a form of the Arabic verb "mana", which means "to be". Thus, Mansur can be translated as "he who is victorious" or "victorious one".

Historical figures

Several historical figures have been named Mansur, including:

• Al-Mansur, the second Abbasid Caliph who reigned from 754 to 775.
• Mansur Al-Hallaj, a Persian mystic, poet and teacher of Sufism.
• Mansur Shah of Malacca, the sixth Sultan of Malacca in the 15th century.
• Mansur I of Samanid, the Emir of Transoxiana and Khorasan from 961 to 976.

Contemporary figures

In the contemporary era, the name Mansur is used by figures in various fields, including:

• Mansur Yavaş, the current mayor of Ankara, Turkey.
• Mansur Faqiryar, an Afghan footballer.
• Mansur Ali Khan Pataudi, a former Indian cricketer and captain of the Indian cricket team.

See also

• Mansour (disambiguation)
• Mansoor
• Mansur (crater)

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