Amir Name Meaning & Origin
Amir
Pronunciation: ah-MEER (key)
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.
From A World of Baby Names by Teresa Norman.
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Amir is a Hebrew and Arabic name meaning "treetop," and also a French diminutive meaning "little beloved."
Its other meaning in Hebrew is "tall".- Famous real-life people named Amir
Amir Khan, aka "King Khan", English boxer of Pakistani descent.
Amir Rathaur-Bageria, Canadian actor
Amir Epps (b. 2007), son of American actor, rapper, songwriter, and record producer Omar Epps- Amir in song, story & screen
Amir is the name of the main character and narrator of the novel/movie "The Kite Runner."
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