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[edit | edit source]
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[edit | edit source]
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[edit | edit source]
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[edit | edit source]
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