Amir
أميرPrince; commander
Boy namesMeaning of Amir
Prince; commander
About the name Amir
Amir comes from the Arabic root connected with command. As a word, amīr can mean a prince or commander; as a given name it does not predict a child’s future position. Amir and Emir are two Latin spellings in use.
At a glance
- Usage
- Boy names
- Origin
- Arabic
- First Arabic letter
- ا
- Arabic letters
- 4
- Pronunciation guide
- ah-MEER
- Other spellings
- Ameer · Emir
How to write and say Amir
- In Arabic
- أمير
- In Latin letters
- Amir
This pronunciation guide is approximate and varies between families and languages. Use one consistent spelling on your child’s official documents.
Why consider the name Amir?
- It draws on a clear Arabic word associated with leadership.
- Compare Amir and Emir against the family pronunciation and the spelling expected on official records.
Sources & further reading
Wiktionary · أمير ↗Questions about Amir
What does Amir mean?
Prince; commander
How do you write Amir in Arabic and Latin letters?
The forms shown here are أمير in Arabic and Amir in Latin letters. The official form may differ by country and family.
Are there other spellings of Amir?
Our recorded alternatives are Ameer · Emir. Similar spellings do not always share an origin, so check the form you intend to use.
How is Amir pronounced?
Our approximate guide is ah-MEER. Actual pronunciation varies by family and language.
Does Amir mean the child will become a ruler?
No. “Prince” or “commander” is a dictionary meaning of the Arabic word, not a claim about the child’s future.