Amirah
Amirah is a Muslim girl name of Arabic origin, meaning “Princess, female leader”.
| Meaning | Princess, female leader |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Arabic |
| Written as | أميرة |
| Pronunciation | ah-MEE-rah |
| Tradition | Muslim |
| Used in | Malaysia, Singapore, Worldwide |
Meaning and origin of Amirah
Amirah is the name Amīra with an added -h that marks the feminine ending in Arabic. It comes from a root meaning 'to command', and like Amira it describes a princess or a woman who leads. This spelling is a favourite in Malaysia and Singapore and among Muslims who speak English. In meaning and pronunciation it is the same name as Amira, so the choice comes down to family taste.
Is Amirah a Muslim name?
Amirah is simply another way of writing Amira, an Arabic Muslim name meaning 'princess'.
How popular is Amirah?
Amirah is popular in Malaysia, Singapore and English-speaking countries.
Gifts with the name Amirah
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Spellings and variants of Amirah
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Amirah mean?
Amirah means 'Princess, female leader'. It is of Arabic origin.
Is Amirah a Muslim name?
Amirah is simply another way of writing Amira, an Arabic Muslim name meaning 'princess'.
How do you pronounce Amirah?
Amirah is pronounced ah-MEE-rah.
Is Amirah a boy or girl name?
Amirah is usually a girl name.