Emira

Emira is a female first name that is common in both Bosnia and Turkey. It represents a variant of the Arabic name Amira and means 'the commander' or 'the princess,' derived from the Arabic term amara, which means 'to command.' There are also various spellings and variants of Emira.

What does the name Emira mean?

The name Emira is a Bosnian and Turkish derivation of the Arabic name Amira, which means 'the commander' or 'the princess.' This meaning is derived from the Arabic word amara, which means 'to command.' Other variants of Emira or Amira include Ameera, Ameerah, Amera, Amerah, Amirah, Amyra, Amyrah, and Emire. The male counterpart of Emira is Emir.

Where does the name Emira come from?

Emira is a female first name with Arabic roots, meaning 'the commander' or 'the princess.' The Arabic term amir stands for commander or prince, while amara represents the verb 'to command.' The languages in which this name appears include Albanian, Arabic, Bosnian, Turkish, and other Muslim languages.

How do you pronounce Emira?

The pronunciation of the name Emira is three syllables and fluid. In German pronunciation, it is typically rendered as 'E-mi-ra' [eˈmiːʁa]. The name begins with a clear E sound that conveys lightness. The stressed middle syllable with a long I brings brightness to the sound. The open final 'a' provides a warm conclusion. Overall, Emira thus sounds feminine, melodious, and harmonious, modern and present.

Popularity

In Germany, the name Emira enjoys great popularity and currently ranks 727th on the list of the most common female first names. Its best placement was in 2011, reaching 621st. In the last ten years, Emira has been given as a first name about 560 times, placing it 782nd in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 846th.

Nicknames & pet names

Ema / Emi / Emirchen / Mima / Mira

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Famous people

• Emira (song by Crvena Jabuka)