Mansoor (منصور)
Mansoor is an Arabic name derived from the root ن ص ر (na–ṣa–ra), meaning to help, support, or grant victory. Linguistically, Mansoor means “one who is aided” or “one who is granted victory,” indicating success that comes through rightful support rather than sheer force. The name reflects the idea that true triumph is bestowed through alignment with truth and divine will.
The concept of nasr holds deep significance in the Qur’an, where victory is consistently attributed to Allah’s help, especially when linked with patience, justice, and steadfastness. Although Mansoor is not itself a Divine Name, it is closely connected to the Qur’anic theme that victory belongs to those supported by Allah.
In the Fatimid–Ismaili tradition, Mansoor is also associated with the 13th Fatimid Imam, known as Al-Mansur bi-Nasr Allah. Within this tradition, it is believed that prophetic indications point toward a divinely supported figure who will ultimately overcome falsehood, and in some interpretations, this victory is connected with the defeat or capture of the Dajjal, symbolizing the final triumph of truth over deception.
Symbolically, Mansoor represents divinely aided perseverance, moral victory, and unwavering trust in justice prevailing over tyranny.
