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:

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* Abbas Ansari (born 1992), Indian sportsman and shooter *

Abu Ayyub al-Ansari Abu Ayyub al-Ansari (, , died c. 674) — born Khalid ibn Zayd ibn Kulayb ibn Tha'laba () in Yathrib — was from the tribe of Banu Najjar, and a close companion (Arabic: الصحابه, ''sahaba'') and the standard-bearer of the Prophets and mes ...

(died c. 674), standard-bearer of the Prophet Muhammad * Abdolreza Ansari (1925–2020), Iranian politician * Abdulaziz Rashid Al Ansari (born 1992), Qatari footballer *

Abdul Haq Ansari Muhammad Abdul Haq Ansari (1 September 1931 – 3 October 2012) was an Islamic scholar from India. He was the Amir (president) of Jamaat-e-Islami Hind (JIH) from 2003 to 2007. He was the member of Central Advisory Council of Jamaat-e-Islami H ...

(1931–2012), Indian Islamic philosopher * Abdul Qaiyum Ansari (1905–1973), Indian active in the freedom struggle of India *

Abdur Razzaque Ansari Razzaque Ansari (24 January 1917 – 1992) was an Indian nationalist, freedom fighter, and a leader of the weavers' revolution. Tributes The Abdur Razzaque Ansari Memorial Hospital was established in his honor by Chotanagpur Regional Handloom ...

, Indian Muslim nationalist, freedom fighter, and a weavers revolution leader *

Afzal Ansari Afzal Ansari (born 14 August 1953) is an Indian politician of the Samajwadi Party and currently an incumbent Member of Parliament (MP) of India for Ghazipur constituency, Uttar Pradesh. He has been MLA for five consecutive term and MP for th ...

(born 1953), Indian politician *

Akbar Ansari Akbar Shahzaman Ansari (; born 3 July 1988) is a British First-class and List A cricketer of Pakistani descent who played for Cambridge University Cricket Club and Cambridge University Centre of Cricketing Excellence, and List A cricket for M ...

(born 1988), English cricketer of Pakistani descent * Akram Ansari (born 1954), Pakistani politician *

Ali Ansari (actor) Ali Ansari (Urdu: ''علی انصاری''; born 8 September 1987) is a Pakistani actor, model, rapper, musician (trained drummer) and radio jockey. Career Radio jockey and model Born in Lahore, his family moved to Saudi Arabia and when they ...

(born 1987), Pakistani actor and musician *

Ali M. Ansari Ali Massoud Ansari FRSE (, born 24 November 1967 in Rome) is a Professor in Modern History with reference to the Middle East at the University of St Andrews in Scotland, where he is also the founding director of the Institute for Iranian Studies ...

(born 1967), Iranian-British history professor * Ali Al Ansari, Emirati paralympic athlete * Allama Mustafa Hussain Ansari, (1945–2006), Kashmiri writer and public speaker * Amir Ansari (born 1970), American businessman and entrepreneur of Iranian descent *

Anousheh Ansari Anousheh Ansari (; ; born September 12, 1966) is an Iranian-American engineer, space tourist, and entrepreneur. She is the co-founder and chairwoman of Prodea Systems, and her previous business accomplishments include serving as co-founder and ch ...

(born 1966), Iranian-American engineer, businesswoman and entrepreneur * Asad Ansari, Pakistani-Canadian accused of terrorism *

Aziz Ansari Aziz Ismail Ansari ( ; born February 23, 1983) is an American actor, comedian, and filmmaker. He played Tom Haverford on the NBC series '' Parks and Recreation'' (2009–2015) and created and starred in the Netflix series ''Master of None'' (2 ...

(born 1983), American actor, comedian, writer, producer, and director *

Bushra Ansari Bushra Ansari () is a Pakistani actress, comedian, singer, and playwright in Punjabi and Urdu cinema, who started her career as a child performer in the 1960s. Ansari won numerous awards during her career, including the Presidential Pride of Per ...

, Pakistani television presenter, comedian, singer, actress and playwright *

Doris Ansari Doris Martyna Ansari (née Ashurst; born 18 May 1941) is a former Liberal Democrat politician from Cornwall and Chairman of Cornwall County Council from 2005 to 2009. She was then opposition leader on Cornwall Council from 2009 until she stood ...

, British politician and former chair of Cornwall County Council * Faheem Ansari, Indian national who was charged with involvement in the 2008 Mumbai attacks * Fahad Al Ansari (born 1987), Kuwaiti footballer * Faridul Haq Ansari (1895–1966), Indian attorney active in the Indian independence moveent * Faris Muslim al Ansari (born 1984), Afghan held in Guantanamo *

Furqan Ansari Furkan Ansari (born 5 February 1948) is an Indian politician. A member of the Indian National Congress (INC), he was the Member of Parliament for the Godda constituency of Jharkhand in the 14th Lok Sabha The 14th Lok Sabha (2 June 2004 � ...

(born 1948), Indian politician *

Iftikhar Hussain Ansari Iftikhar Hussain Ansari (26 April 1942 – 30 September 2014), widely known among his followers as Moulvi Sahib, was a Kashmiri Shia cleric, politician, businessman and a proponent of the Grand Ashura Procession In Kashmir. He was one of the ...

(1936–2014), Kashmiri Shia cleric and politician *

Imran Raza Ansari Imran Reza Ansari (born 7 March 1972) is a Kashmiri politician and a Shia cleric, succeeding his father Iftikhar Hussain Ansari after the latter's death. He won elections from the Pattan constituency on PDP's ticket and was nominated as Ministe ...

(born 1972), Kashmiri Shia cleric and politician * Furkan Ansari (born 1948), Indian politician *

Gholamreza Ansari (born 1956) Gholamreza Ansari (, born October 24, 1956) is an Iranian politician. He was elected as a member of Tehran City Council in 2013 local elections. Ansari is a former ambassador of the Islamic Republic of Iran to the Turkmenistan Turkmenist ...

, Iranian politician *

Hamid Ansari Hamid refers to two different but related Arabic given names, both of which come from the Arabic triconsonantal root of Ḥ-M-D (): # (Arabic: ''ḥāmed'') also spelled Haamed, Hamid or Hamed, and in Turkish Hamit; it means "lauder" or "one ...

(born 1937), former Vice President of India * Jaber Ansari (born 1987), Iranian footballer * Jamshed Ansari (1942–2005), Pakistani film, television and radio actor *

Karim Ansarifard Karim Adil Ansarifard (; born 3 April 1990) is an Iranian professional footballer who plays as a forward for the Iran national team. His playing style and ability have drawn comparisons to Ali Daei (the coach who scouted him) and he has been n ...

(born 1990), Iranian footballer * Khalid A. H. Ansari, Indian entrepreneur, journalist *

Khizar Humayun Ansari Khizar Humayun Ansari OBE is a British academic who was awarded an OBE in 2002 for his work in the field of race and ethnic relations. He is the director of the Centre for Minority Studies, at the University of London. Ansari's research focuses on ...

, British race relations academic

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Majid Ansari Majid Ansari (; born in 1954 in Khanuk, Kerman Province) is an Iranian politician and cleric. He is currently member of the Expediency Discernment Council and Vice President for Legal Affairs since 2024 for second term. He was formerly Vice Pres ...

(born 1954), Iranian cleric and politician *

Mariam Ansari Mariam Ansari is a Pakistani actress. Personal life Ansari is married to Owais Khan, who is a son of former cricket captain Moin Khan Muhammad Moin Khan (; born 23 September 1971) is a Pakistani cricket administrator, coach, and former cr ...

, Pakistani actress * Maria Sansaridou, Greek rhythmic gymnast * Maryam Afifa Ansari, Indian neurosurgeon *

Master Taj-ud-Din Ansari Master Taj-ud-Din Ansari was a figure in the history of Indian subcontinent and a leader of All India Majlis-e-Ahrar-ul-Islam. After the partition of India he left politics and struggle for Khatm-e-Nubuwwat movement with Syed Ata Ullah Shah Bukh ...

, Pakistani politician *

Mateen Ansari Captain Mateen Ahmed Ansari George Cross, GC (15 December 1916 – 29 October 1943) of the 5th Battalion, 7th Rajput Regiment, in the Indian Army during World War II, and member of the British Army Aid Group. He was awarded the George Cross Posth ...

(1916–1943), Indian soldier in British army * Maulana Mohammad Abbas Ansari (1936–2022), Shiite Muslim leader in Jammu and Kashmir * Maulana

Masroor Abbas Ansari Maulana Masroor Abbas Ansari () is Kashmiri Twelver Shia scholar. He is also a cleric, preacher, activist, theologian, religious and political leader in Jammu and Kashmir. He is the Chairman of Jammu & Kashmir Ittihadul Muslimeen (JKIM), a Kas ...

(born 1975), Shia Religious leader in Jammu and Kashmir * Mehdi Siraj Ansari (1895–1961), Islamic writer *

Mohammad Ansari (disambiguation) Mohammad Ansari or Mohammed Ansari may refer to: * Mohammad Ansari (cricketer), Pakistani cricketer * Mohammad Ansari (footballer) (born 1991), Iranian football defender * Mohammad Abbas Ansari (1936–2022), political leader and Shia cleric fro ...

, a number of people * Mujib Rahman Ansari (1982–2022), Afghan mullah *

Mukhtar Ansari Mukhtar Ansari (30 June 1963 – 28 March 2024) was an Indian gangster, convicted murderer, and politician, based in Uttar Pradesh. He was elected as a Member of the Legislative Assembly from the Mau constituency five times, including twice ...

, Indian gangster turned politician *

Mukhtar Ahmed Ansari Mukhtar Ahmed Ansari (25 December 1880 – 10 May 1936) was an Indian nationalist and political leader, and former president of the Indian National Congress and the Muslim League during the Indian Independence Movement. He was one of the found ...

(1880–1936), Indian nationalist and political leader * Mustafa al-Ansari, Saudi accused of terrorism * Murtadha Ansari (1781–1864), Iranian Arab Islamic scholar * Nazenin Ansari, Iranian journalist in exile * Noushafarin Ansari (born 1939), Indian-born Iranian librarian, educator and manager * Rais Ansari, Urdu Indian poet *

Sahar Ansari Sahar Ansari, TI (Urdu: سحر انصاری) (Born: 27 Dec 1939, Aurangabad, Maharashtra) is an Urdu poet and linguist from Karachi, Pakistan. He remained associated with the University of Karachi as Professor and Chairman of Urdu department. ...

(born 1939), Pakistani Urdu poet, critic and scholar *

Salim Miya Ansari Salim Miya Ansari is a Nepalese politician. In the 1994 election he was elected to the Pratinidhi Sabha as the candidate of the Communist Party of Nepal (Unified Marxist-Leninist) from the Bara-4 constituency. Ansari won with 20148 votes against ...

, Nepalese politician *

Saman Ansari Saman Ansari is a Pakistani television and theatre actress. She made her television debut in 2014 and since then, has played supporting roles in many television serials besides a few leading roles. Her accolades include four Hum Awards and a P ...

(born 1974), Pakistani television actress *

Sarah Ansari Sarah Frances Deborah Ansari is a British professor of history at Royal Holloway, University of London. She is a specialist in the recent history of South Asia, and particularly Pakistan and the partition of India. Career Ansari's research intere ...

, British professor of history * Sheikh Sadiq Ali Ansari (active 1901), Indian politician *

Shaukatullah Shah Ansari Dr. Shaukatullah Shah Ansari (12 May 1908 – 29 December 1972) was an Indian politician, physician, diplomat, and physician who was elected to the Indian Parliament from the Bidar parliamentary constituency for the first Lok Sabha of India. E ...

(1908–1972), Indian politician *

Siamak Ansari Siamak Ansari (; born August 3, 1968) is an Iranian actor and director, mostly known for his appearances in sitcom comedy series. He has many feature films and has worked with major Iranian film directors. He has been nominated for a best-sellin ...

(born 1968), Iranian television actor and director * Sibakatullah Ansari, Indian politician *

SM Razaullah Ansari Shaikh Mohammad Razaullah Ansari (8 April 1932 – 25 February 2023) was an Indian historian of science, physicist, astronomer and writer. Biography Shaikh Mohammad Razaullah Ansari was born to a family of scholars. He got his B.Sc.(Honours) a ...

(born 1932), Indian physicist *

Yassamin Ansari Yassamin Ansari ( ; ; born April 7, 1992)

(born 1992), American activist and politician *

Zabiuddin Ansari Sayed Zabiuddin Ansari Abu Hamza or Abu Jundal (born 30 November 1980) is an Indian Islamic militant belonging to Indian Mujahideen and Lashkar-e-Taiba. Zabiuddin Ansari's name was featured in the list of "50 most wanted criminals sheltered in ...

a.k.a. Abu Hamza or Abu Jundal, an Indian national, accused of being involved in 2008 Mumbai attacks * Zeeshan Ansari (born 1999), Indian cricketer *

Zafar Ansari Zafar Shahaan Ansari (; born 10 December 1991) is a former British cricketer who played for Surrey County Cricket Club and the England national team. A spin-bowling all-rounder, he bowled left-arm orthodox spin, and batted left-handed. He now w ...

(born 1991), English cricketer of Pakistani descent *

Zafar Ishaq Ansari Zafar Ishaq Ansari (; 27 December 1932 – 24 April 2016) was a scholar of Islamic studies. He was the Director General of the Islamic Research Institute of the International Islamic University. Previously, he was the president of the Internatio ...

(1932–2016), Pakistani scholar of Islamic Studies *

Zohra Ansari Zohra Ansari (, , 1915–1988) was an Indian activist and freedom fighter. Mahatma Gandhi affectionately called her Vasthad Bi. Early life Born in Delhi, originally form Yusufpur, Ghazipur, to Mohammad Asghar Ansari and Ayesha Bibi but, was ...

(1915–1988), Indian independence activist {{surname