Ameer
Ameer is a Muslim boy name of Arabic origin, meaning “Prince, commander, leader”.
| Meaning | Prince, commander, leader |
|---|---|
| Gender | Boy |
| Origin | Arabic |
| Written as | أمير |
| Pronunciation | ah-MEER |
| Tradition | Muslim |
| Used in | Pakistan, India, Worldwide |
Meaning and origin of Ameer
Ameer is one spelling of Amīr, a commander or prince, from a root meaning to command. The caliph ʿUmar ibn al-Khaṭṭāb was the first to be called Amīr al-Muʾminīn, Commander of the Faithful. From Arabic the word spread into many other languages, which is how Turkish and English came to have Emir. South Asian and Western families tend to favour the Ameer spelling.
Is Ameer a Muslim name?
Ameer is a Muslim name meaning 'leader' or 'prince', sharing its root with amr, command.
How popular is Ameer?
Ameer is used across the Muslim world, and this spelling is common in South Asia and the diaspora.
Gifts with the name Ameer
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Spellings and variants of Ameer
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Ameer mean?
Ameer means 'Prince, commander, leader'. It is of Arabic origin.
Is Ameer a Muslim name?
Ameer is a Muslim name meaning 'leader' or 'prince', sharing its root with amr, command.
How do you pronounce Ameer?
Ameer is pronounced ah-MEER.
Is Ameer a boy or girl name?
Ameer is usually a boy name.