Indian name meaning
Amir
♂ BoyA·mir · 2 syllables
A prince; a commander
- Origin
- Arabic
- Most used by
- Muslim families
- Commonly used in
- Muslim families across India
From Indian public population records (adults, not newborns).
Ambitious, capable and determined — built for goals, authority and material success.
| A | m | i | r |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 4 | 1 | 2 |
1 + 4 + 1 + 2 = 8. So Amir carries the name number 8.
About the name Amir
Amir is a boy's name of Arabic origin, most commonly given in Muslim families and popular in Muslim families across India. It carries the meaning “A prince; a commander.”
Spoken aloud it is A·mir — 2 syllables. Amir appears regularly in Indian public population records: recognisable, without being one of the most-used names.
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Amir mean?
Amir means “A prince; a commander.” It is a boy's name of Arabic origin.
Is Amir a boy or a girl name?
Amir is traditionally used as a boy's name in India.
What is the origin and religion of the name Amir?
Amir is of Arabic origin and is most commonly used in Muslim families in India.
How do you pronounce Amir?
Amir has 2 syllables and is said as A·mir.
What is the numerology number of the name Amir?
In the Chaldean system, Amir has the name number 8, “The Achiever.”
Is Amir a common name in India?
Amir appears 16 times in a set of roughly 30,000 Indian public population records, which rates it “common.”
What names go well with Amir?
For a sister to Amir, families often stay within the same Arabic naming tradition — Aabida, Aalina, Aamira or Ariba all pair naturally with it.
Which names sound similar to Amir?
Aamir, Kabir, Mihir or Mahir share Amir's ending and have a similar rhythm when spoken.
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