Amir
Pronunciation: ah-MEER (key)
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Origin of the name Amir:
Derived from the Arabic amīr (prince, emir), which is from the verb amara (to command, to rule). Amir has been used as a title for a host of designations including rulers of provinces and caliphs.
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If you ever meet an Amir call them Reflection (A Mirror)
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Amir Khan, aka "King Khan", English boxer of Pakistani descent.
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Amir is the name of the main character and narrator of the novel/movie "The Kite Runner."
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Global Popularity of the Name Amir
- #264 in Norway
- #297 in United States
- #405 in Scotland
- #440 in Canada (Quebec)
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