Amir (name)

Amir (also spelled Ameer or Emir; Arabic: اَمير‎; Persian: امير‎; Hebrew: אמיר‎); is a multinational and multilingual masculine name of Arabic origin.

Amir
PronunciationArabic: [ʔaˈmi:r]
Persian: [æˈmi:ɾ]
Hebrew: [ʔaˈmiʁ]
GenderMale
Language(s)Arabic
Origin
Meaning'Prince', 'Chief'
Region of originArabia
Other names
Alternative spellingAmeer, Emir
Variant form(s)Brandon, Breandán

The name comes from the same root as the word (Emir). Notable persons with the name include:

Given name

People:

Fictional characters:

  • Amir Kazim, a character in A Wedding (Noces), a 2016 film

Middle name
  • Mohammad Amir Khatam (1920–1975), commander of the Iranian air force
  • Tengku Amir Hamzah (1911–1946), Indonesian poet
  • DeMarcus Cousins (1990–),American NBA professional basketball player

Surname
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