Arabic
Amir
أميرPrince; commander
Boy namesMeaning of Amir
Prince; commander
Amir is both a given name and an Arabic title. Emir reflects a different transliteration tradition.
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?
- The recorded meaning is “Prince; commander.” Check the cited source and intended origin before relying on that interpretation.
- Compare أمير in Arabic with Amir in Latin letters across your family’s languages.
- Other recorded spellings include Ameer · Emir. Choose a consistent form for official documents.
- Try saying the name with your family name, and ask relatives how they would write and pronounce it.
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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.