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Amira
Meaning: princess, commander (Arabic); treetop (Hebrew) · Origin: Arabic / Hebrew · Gender: usually a girl's name
Origin & history
In Arabic it is the feminine of Amir, 'commander, prince'; in Hebrew it is the feminine of Amir, 'treetop'.
Nicknames
Ami, Mira
Variants & related names
Ameera, Amirah
Amira name art
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FAQ
What does the name Amira mean?
Amira means “princess, commander (Arabic); treetop (Hebrew)”. It comes from Arabic / Hebrew.
Is Amira a popular name?
Yes — Amira has been one of the most popular girls' names in the United States in the 2020s, according to US Social Security Administration baby-name data.
What are nicknames for Amira?
Ami, Mira.
What are other forms of Amira?
Ameera, Amirah.
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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.