Amirul

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Amirul is a Muslim boy name of Arabic, Malay / Bengali usage origin, meaning “Leader of; prince of”.

MeaningLeader of; prince of
GenderBoy
OriginArabic, Malay / Bengali usage
Pronunciationah-MEE-rul
TraditionMuslim
Used inMalaysia, Brunei, Indonesia, Bangladesh

Meaning and origin of Amirul

Amirul is made from Amīr, 'leader', from a root meaning to command, plus the Arabic article al-. Normally it opens a compound, for example Amirul Mukminin, Amirul Islam or Amirul Hakim. Speakers of Malay and Bengali say the attached article as -ul, and over time the form came to be used as a name on its own in Malaysia, Indonesia and Bangladesh.

Is Amirul a Muslim name?

Amirul is a building block of Muslim names meaning 'leader of', found in compounds such as Amirul Islam or Amirul Mukminin.

How popular is Amirul?

Amirul is very common in Malaysia, Brunei, Indonesia and Bangladesh.

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Spellings and variants of Amirul

Amir al-Amirul IslamAmirul Hakim

Names similar to Amirul

AmirAmeerAmirul IslamNurul Islam

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Amirul mean?

Amirul means 'Leader of; prince of'. It is of Arabic, Malay / Bengali usage origin.

Is Amirul a Muslim name?

Amirul is a building block of Muslim names meaning 'leader of', found in compounds such as Amirul Islam or Amirul Mukminin.

How do you pronounce Amirul?

Amirul is pronounced ah-MEE-rul.

Is Amirul a boy or girl name?

Amirul is usually a boy name.

Updated October 2026. Spotted a mistake? Tell us.