Boy name
Admir name meaning
“Commander, prince; to admire”
Admir carries the meanings “commander, prince” and “to admire.” Its etymological explanations draw on Arabic amīr, meaning “commander” or “prince,” and Latin admīror, meaning “to admire.” Used as a masculine name in Türkiye, it has a linguistic association with Amir, connecting its title-related meaning with another established given name.
What does Admir mean?
Commander, prince; to admire
In Turkish: Komutan, prens; hayranlık duymak
Admir is a masculine name with meanings spanning commander, prince and the act of admiration. Its possible connection with Amir gives it a link to leadership titles, while its Latin connection brings in appreciation. The name also has a place in Bosnian and Albanian naming.
Sources: Behind the NameBehind the Name
Origin of the name Admir
Behind the Name explains Admir as a possible variant of Amir, from Arabic amīr, 'commander, prince'. An alternative explanation derives it from Latin admīror, 'to admire'; the source does not definitively choose between these origins.
How to pronounce Admir
| Syllables | 2 · 5 letters · 5-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /admiɾ/ |
Is Admir a boy’s name?
Yes, Admir is used mostly as a boy’s name. See all boy names.
Admir does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 1 people bear it; this is not a national figure.
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Famous people named Admir
- Admir Carlos Balat · b. 2005
FAQ about the name Admir
What is the meaning of Admir?
Admir means “Commander, prince; to admire”. Behind the Name explains Admir as a possible variant of Amir, from Arabic amīr, 'commander, prince'. An alternative explanation derives it from Latin admīror, 'to admire'; the source does not definitively choose between these origins.
Is Admir a boy’s name?
Yes, Admir is used mostly as a boy’s name.
Is Admir in the Quran?
No. Neither the name Admir nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name Admir?
Admir is of Arabic and Latin origin.
How many syllables does Admir have?
Admir has 2 syllables and 5 letters.
How popular is the name Admir?
Admir does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 1 people bear it; this is not a national figure.
Famous people named Admir?
Notable people named Admir include Admir Carlos Balat.
Sources and method
Meanings and origins draw on language sources and name dictionaries; popularity figures come from TÜİK’s address-based population register, and notable people from Wikidata.
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