What Is Ansari Caste?

Al-Ansari or Ansari is an Arab community, found predominantly in the Arab and South Asian countries. The meaning of the word 'Ansari' is supporter, the community are known as Ansari, as well as Alvi,Momin, Saudagar, Sheikh and Sayyid. Historically, the community produced the sage, scholars and philosopher.

Is Ansari a surname?

Ansari or Al Ansari is a typically Muslim surname mainly found in the Middle East and South Asia. People with the surname Al-Ansari or Ansari are said to be the descendants of the Ansar tribesmen of Medina. Notable Ansaris include: Abbas Ansari (born 1992), Indian sportsman and shooter.

What kind of last name is Ansari?

Muslim : from the Arabic name Aṇsārī 'one who traces his lineage to one of the Aṇsār'. Aṇsar is the plural ofNạ̄sir 'friend', 'supporter', a term traditionally used to denote the people of Medina who helped the Prophet Muhammad after the Hegira in 622 ad.