- Meaning
- Prince, commander
- Origin
- Arabic
- Gender
- Boy
- Syllables
- 2
- Popularity
- Familiar (US top 1000)
- Style
- Trendy
- Used in
- Arabic, Turkish, Persian, English-speaking countries
What people expect from a Amir
Amir is built from soft sounds. Studies of name sounds find people expect someone with a soft name to be warm, agreeable and calm.
The meaning is about leadership. A name can't give a child leadership, but it's a nice thing to explain to them one day.
Names set expectations, not personalities. What the research says.
Amir: name scorecard
Save your future kid some trouble: give them a name they can live and grow with.
Great choice
Amir
- International readabilityReads well across languages, already used in 4 language areas.
- Easy to say and spellSays itself: 2 syllables, spelt how it sounds.
- Not too common, not too strangeThe sweet spot: familiar to everyone, but rarely a duplicate in the class.
- Playground-proofNo obvious rude words or rhymes. Kids are creative, though.
- Won't get you sued (or refused)Nothing a registrar would object to in most countries.
- A meaning to be proud ofMeans "Prince, commander".
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Laham, Koval & Alter (2012)Questions about Amir
What does the name Amir mean?
Amir is a boy's name of Arabic origin meaning "Prince, commander".
Is Amir a boy or girl name?
Amir is usually a boy's name.
How popular is the name Amir?
Amir is familiar in the US, without being common. It is used in Arabic, Turkish, Persian, English-speaking countries.
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