Zamir
Zamir is a Muslim boy name of Arabic, via Urdu / Persian origin, meaning “Conscience, inner heart”.
| Meaning | Conscience, inner heart |
|---|---|
| Gender | Boy |
| Origin | Arabic, via Urdu / Persian |
| Written as | ضمیر |
| Pronunciation | zah-MEER |
| Tradition | Muslim |
| Used in | Pakistan, India, Central Asia, Balkans |
Meaning and origin of Zamir
Zamir is a variant of Zameer and goes back to the Arabic ḍamīr, which means conscience or inner self. It comes from the root ḍ-m-r, to conceal or hold within, and reached its current form through Urdu and Persian. The name is used in Pakistan, India and Central Asia, and among Albanian and Bosnian Muslims. Israel has a separate Hebrew name Zamir, meaning song or nightingale, which has no connection to it.
Is Zamir a Muslim name?
Zamir is used by Muslims as a variant of Zameer, carrying the Arabic sense of conscience. The name suggests a person with a sound, honest heart.
How popular is Zamir?
South Asia, Central Asia and the Albanian and Bosnian Muslim communities all use it.
Gifts with the name Zamir
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Spellings and variants of Zamir
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Zamir mean?
Zamir means 'Conscience, inner heart'. It is of Arabic, via Urdu / Persian origin.
Is Zamir a Muslim name?
Zamir is used by Muslims as a variant of Zameer, carrying the Arabic sense of conscience. The name suggests a person with a sound, honest heart.
How do you pronounce Zamir?
Zamir is pronounced zah-MEER.
Is Zamir a boy or girl name?
Zamir is usually a boy name.