Emira
Emira is a Muslim girl name of Bosnian form of Arabic Amīra origin, meaning “Princess, leader”.
| Meaning | Princess, leader |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Bosnian form of Arabic Amīra |
| Written as | أميرة |
| Pronunciation | eh-MEE-rah |
| Tradition | Muslim |
| Used in | Bosnia, Albania, Balkans, Turkey |
Meaning and origin of Emira
Emira is the feminine partner of Emir. It is the Bosnian way of writing the Arabic Amīra, which means a princess or a woman who leads others. It comes from the root meaning 'to command'. The opening 'e' is typical of the way Arabic names were reshaped in the Balkans over the centuries. The name is well known among Bosniak and Albanian Muslim women and has a dignified, graceful feel.
Is Emira a Muslim name?
This is the Balkan form of the Arabic Amira and is used as a Muslim name.
How popular is Emira?
Found most often among Bosniaks and Albanians in the Balkans.
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Spellings and variants of Emira
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Emira mean?
Emira means 'Princess, leader'. It is of Bosnian form of Arabic Amīra origin.
Is Emira a Muslim name?
This is the Balkan form of the Arabic Amira and is used as a Muslim name.
How do you pronounce Emira?
Emira is pronounced eh-MEE-rah.
Is Emira a boy or girl name?
Emira is usually a girl name.