Amir - name meaning, origin

The boy's name Amir \a-

is pronounced a-MEER. It is of Arabic and Hebrew origin, and its meaning is "prince; treetop". Term for a high-ranking and powerful official in many different capacities in the Muslim world.

Amir has 7 variant forms: Ameer, Ameir, Amer, Amiran, Amiri, Emeer and Emir.

Baby names that sound like Amir are Amr, Amor and Ymir.

Amir is an uncommon first name for men but a somewhat common last name for both men and women (#48469 out of 88799). (1990 U.S. Census)

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