Name meaning
Emir
means “commander, prince”
- Origin
- Arabic, via Turkish
- Gender
- Mostly masculine
- Used in
- Turkish, Bosnian, Arabic
- Spellings
- Emir · Amir
- Say it
- eh-MEER
- Letters
- 4
Researched meaning
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Emir comes from the Arabic amīr, commander or prince. It is a title of rulers in the Muslim world and a popular boys' name in Turkey and Bosnia.
Roots
From Arabic ʾamīr (commander).
Where it is used
Amir is the Arabic form.
Emir name FAQ
What does the name Emir mean?
Emir means “commander, prince”. From Arabic ʾamīr (commander).
Where does the name Emir come from?
Emir is of Arabic, via Turkish origin. Today it is used in Turkish, Bosnian, Arabic families.
How do you pronounce Emir?
Emir is usually pronounced eh-MEER.
Is Emir a boy's or a girl's name?
Emir is mostly masculine.
What are other spellings of Emir?
Related spellings and forms include Amir.
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Sources
Name data: Wikidata, Wiktionary-EN. Meaning and background researched by our team from the sources below and written in our own words. Wikipedia and Wiktionary content is licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.