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Amir
Meaning: prince, commander (Arabic); treetop (Hebrew) · Origin: Arabic / Hebrew · Gender: usually a boy's name
Origin & history
From Arabic amir, 'commander, prince'; in Hebrew it means 'treetop'.
Famous people named Amir
- Amir Khan (boxer)
Nicknames
Ami
Variants & related names
Ameer, Emir
Amir name art
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FAQ
What does the name Amir mean?
Amir means “prince, commander (Arabic); treetop (Hebrew)”. It comes from Arabic / Hebrew.
Is Amir a popular name?
Yes — Amir has been one of the most popular boys' names in the United States in the 2020s, according to US Social Security Administration baby-name data.
What are nicknames for Amir?
Ami.
What are other forms of Amir?
Ameer, Emir.
Similar names
Omar · Ali · Muhammad · Alexander · Asher · Aiden
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Sources: standard name etymology references (e.g. Behind the Name, Oxford Dictionary of First Names); popularity from US SSA and UK ONS baby-name data. Meanings of old names are often debated — where scholars disagree we say so.