Emir
/ehmihɚ/ Western Male
Meaning & Origin
Emir is a Western name meaning "Emir means "commander," "prince," or "ruler," signifying a person of high rank and authority.". It originates from United Arab Emirates, Afghanistan, Albania, Angola, Argentina. Arabic: أمير (ʾamīr) meaning "commander," from the root ʾ-m-r meaning "to command".
Quick Facts
Language Western
Gender Male
Phonetic ehmihɚ
IPA ɛmɪɚ
Pronunciation Tip
Say it as ehmihɚ. Keep the original Western phonetics — don't anglicize the sounds.
Famous People Named Emir
- · Emir Kusturica - Film Director
- · Emir Abdelkader - Algerian Religious and Military Leader
- · Emir Spahić - Footballer
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