Amir

The Arabic first name Amir carries the meanings 'the commander', 'the prince', and 'the ruler'. In a religious context, it is also interpreted as 'the leader of all believers'. The name has its origin in the pre-Islamic period and is derived from the Arabic word 'amīr (أمير)', which means 'commander, prince, ruler', as well as from the verb 'amara (أَمَرَ)', meaning 'to command'.

What does the name Amir mean?

Amir, an Arabic first name, means 'the commander', 'the prince', 'the ruler', and in a religious sense also 'the leader of all believers'. The name originates from the pre-Islamic era and is based on the Arabic term 'amīr (أمير)', which means 'commander, prince, ruler', as well as the verb 'amara (أَمَرَ)', meaning 'to command'. Additionally, Amir also exists as a Hebrew first name meaning 'the treetop', 'the crown of the tree', or 'the sheaf of grain', derived from the Hebrew word amir (אָמִיר) for 'tree crown, treetop'. In Turkey, the Arabic form of the name, Emir, is common. Both Amir and Emir are well-known Muslim first names in Germany, as is the female variant Amira. The Hebrew name Amir is primarily used in Israel. Other variants of the name include Aamir, Ameer, Ameir, Amer, Amier, Amiran, Amiri, and Emeer.

Where does the name Amir come from?

The name Amir has its roots in both Arabic and Hebrew and encompasses meanings such as 'the prince' and 'the treetop'. The Arabic origin consists of the terms 'amīr', meaning 'commander, prince, ruler', and 'amara', meaning 'to command'. In Hebrew, amir stands for 'tree crown, treetop'. The name is widespread in many languages, including Afghan, Arabic, Hebrew, Indonesian, Israeli, Malay, Muslim, Persian, and Urdu.

How do you pronounce Amir?

The pronunciation of Amir is two syllables and compact. In the German pronunciation, it is usually pronounced as 'A-mir' [aˈmiːʁ], with the emphasis on the long, bright 'i' syllable. The gentle ending on 'r' gives the name a certain depth. Amir feels calm and dignified – clear, modern, and present.

Popularity

The first name Amir has been recorded in Germany since 1949, but has remained relatively rare to moderately popular for many years. In the 1950s and 1960s, Amir did not achieve stable top positions and was usually further back compared to other boys' names. Starting in the 1970s, Amir gained visibility before temporarily moving closer to popular names in the 1980s.

Nicknames & pet names

Amerzko / Ami / Amiki / Amiko / Amingo / Amirello / Amiri / Amirko / Amiro / Amirovic / Amo / Amrihan / Armin / Mile / Miro

Similar first names

Famous people

• Amir Abrashi (Swiss football player)
• Amir Aghaei (Iranian actor)
• Amir Ali-Akbari (wrestler from Iran)
• Amir Barghashi (actor from Sweden)
• Amir Ben Abdelmoumen (Belgian child actor)
• Amir Bilali (Macedonian football player)
• Amir Bradaric (Austrian footballer)
• Amir Davidson (musician)
• Amir Derakh (musician from the USA)
• Amir Gasanov (Russian football player)
• Amir Haddad (French-Israeli singer)
• Amir Hossein Mohammadi (football player from Iran)
• Amir Karaoui (Algerian footballer)
• Amir Katz (Israeli pianist)
• Amir Khan (English-Pakistani boxer)
• Amir Khan (also Aamir) (Indian actor)
• Amir Mazloum (Iranian football player)
• Amir Mirbozorgi (Iranian football player)
• Amir Mohammad (Afghan singer)
• Amir Mokri (famous cinematographer)