Ameera
Ameera is a Muslim girl name of Arabic origin, meaning “Princess, leader”.
| Meaning | Princess, leader |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Arabic |
| Written as | أميرة |
| Pronunciation | ah-MEE-rah |
| Tradition | Muslim |
| Used in | Pakistan, Gulf States, Worldwide |
Meaning and origin of Ameera
Ameera is the feminine of Amīr, from a root meaning 'to command', and it means 'princess' or 'woman who leads'. In modern Arabic amīra is also the everyday word for a princess. Families in Pakistan, Britain and North America usually prefer the spelling with a long 'ee', whereas Arab parents tend to write Amira. Either way the name is pronounced the same.
Is Ameera a Muslim name?
Ameera is an Arabic Muslim name meaning 'princess'.
How popular is Ameera?
Ameera is popular in South Asia, the Gulf and the diaspora.
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Spellings and variants of Ameera
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Ameera mean?
Ameera means 'Princess, leader'. It is of Arabic origin.
Is Ameera a Muslim name?
Ameera is an Arabic Muslim name meaning 'princess'.
How do you pronounce Ameera?
Ameera is pronounced ah-MEE-rah.
Is Ameera a boy or girl name?
Ameera is usually a girl name.