Arabic

Amira

Pronounced ah-MEER-ahShare

Meaning: Princess; commander

  • Girl
  • Familiar
  • 3 syllables

The story

Amira is the feminine form of Arabic Amir. Often rendered princess, its underlying meaning also carries the idea of command or leadership.

Nicknames

  • Mira
  • Ami

Spellings & variants

  • Ameera
  • Amirah
  • Emira

Popularity

Familiar

In the US top 1,000 — familiar, not everywhere.

Similar position in the latest US rankings

Style

Origins

Amira comes from Arabic.

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