Amir
Arabic · Boy · 2 syllables
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About the name Amir
The name Amir derives from the Arabic root "amr" (أمر), meaning "command" or "ruler," and is traditionally translated as "prince," "commander," or "emir." The name is widespread across Islamic, Arabic, Persian, and Middle Eastern cultures, with historical prominence among Muslim rulers, military leaders, and nobility throughout the medieval and modern periods.
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Etymology
The name Amir derives from the Arabic root "amr" (أمر), meaning "command" or "ruler," and is traditionally translated as "prince," "commander," or "emir." The name is widespread across Islamic, Arabic, Persian, and Middle Eastern cultures, with historical prominence among Muslim rulers, military leaders, and nobility throughout the medieval and modern periods.
Amir currently ranks #105 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2024.
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