Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

ansar

Word Rarity Rare

Frequency: 2.65 in modern English

Syllables: ansar
IPA

5

Scrabble Score

5

Letters

1

Syllables

4

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A group of tribespeople, living in Madinah, who gave aid and protection to the prophet Mohammad and his followers, the Muhajirun.

noun

The members of a Sufi religious movement in the Sudan, disciples of Muhammad Ahmad (1844–1885).

name

Alternative form of Anshar (“sky god”).

Etymology

From Arabic أَنْصَار (ʔanṣār, “helpers”).

Origin

Source language: Arabic

Word Breakdown

Root: ن ص ر, أَنْصَار

Frequently Paired Words

Muhajirun Ansari

Questions

What does ansar mean?: A group of tribespeople, living in Madinah, who gave aid and protection to the prophet Mohammad and his followers, the Muhajirun.
Where does ansar come from?: It is traced to Arabic.

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