What does « Nsr » mean in the Quran?

Discover the meaning of the word Nsr (نسر) in the Quran, with 1 verse in which it appears, and a detailed explanation from Al-Raghib al-Asfahani's Mufradat fi gharib al-Qur'an.

نسر
Nsr
Root: ن - س - ر
Quranic language 1 verse

Updated on 29 May 2026 at 7:00 AM

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Definition of Nsr

An-Nasr refers to the eagle or vulture.

The Almighty says: 'And Nasr' (Nuh 23), an idol worshipped by Noah's people.

Nasr was one of the five idols mentioned in Surah Nūḥ.

Nsr in the Quran (1)

Meccan: 1 Medinan: 0
Surah Nuh : 23 Meccan
﴿وَقَالُوا۟ لَا تَذَرُنَّ ءَالِهَتَكُمْ وَلَا تَذَرُنَّ وَدًّا وَلَا سُوَاعًا وَلَا يَغُوثَ وَيَعُوقَ وَنَسْرًا﴾
And said, 'Never leave your gods and never leave Wadd or Suwa' or Yaghuth and Ya'uq and Nasr.

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