Boy name
Amir name meaning
“one who commands; ruler, prince”
Amir means one who commands, a ruler, or a prince. Turkish âmir comes from Arabic āmir, meaning commanding, while Arabic amīr supplies the ruler and prince senses. Used for boys in Türkiye, the name connects with the administrative word âmir and the related given name Emir.
- Gender
- ♂ Boy
- Origin
- Arabic
- Syllables
- 2
- Popularity
- In TÜİK lists
What does Amir mean?
One who commands; ruler, prince
In Turkish: buyuran, yönetici; emir, bey
In Latin script, Amir can represent two Arabic forms with related meanings. The Turkish common noun amir denotes someone with authority to give orders, whereas the name Emir reflects a different Arabic pattern. The exact meaning and Arabic spelling therefore depend on which source form is intended.
How popular is Amir?
Official figures: TÜİK newborn name lists (2018–2025, the top 30 for Türkiye and each of the 81 provinces every year) and the most common names in the population.
- Province lists
- 1provinces
Where is Amir in the top 30?
1 provinces · the latest year each province listed it
Source: TurkStat (TÜİK), Address-Based Population Registration System. The lists cover the top 30 names per year, sex and province; no official counts are published for less common names. All statistics →
Origin of the name Amir
Turkish âmir derives from Arabic āmir, meaning one who commands. The spelling Amir can also represent Arabic amīr, meaning ruler or prince, in international usage; these are distinct Arabic forms.
Double names with Amir
Double-name ideas built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each name.
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Amir Onurcan
Meaning of each name
- Amir: one who commands; ruler, prince
- Onurcan: honor and life; dignity and soul
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Kahraman Amir
Meaning of each name
- Kahraman: a hero; the central character of a story
- Amir: one who commands; ruler, prince
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Amir Sipan
Meaning of each name
- Amir: one who commands; ruler, prince
- Sipan: the Kurdish name of Mount Süphan
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Ender Amir
Meaning of each name
- Ender: rare; seldom encountered
- Amir: one who commands; ruler, prince
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Amir Murat
Meaning of each name
- Amir: one who commands; ruler, prince
- Murat: desired thing; heartfelt wish
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Baha Amir
Meaning of each name
- Baha: splendor, beauty, radiant brilliance
- Amir: one who commands; ruler, prince
How to pronounce Amir
| Syllables | 2 · 4 letters · 4-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /amiɾ/ |
| Ottoman Turkish | آمر |
Is Amir a boy’s name?
Yes, Amir is used mostly as a boy’s name. See all boy names.
Amir appears in TÜİK’s most-used name lists. See the statistics section above (Source: TurkStat, ADNKS).
Spellings and similar names
Names that sound like Amir
Names with related meanings
Famous people named Amir
- Amir Çiçek · b. 1958
- Amir Ateş · b. 1942
- Amir Güren
- Amir Hossein Bazianfar · b. 1988
- Amir Sadik
FAQ about the name Amir
What is the meaning of Amir?
Amir means “one who commands; ruler, prince”. Turkish âmir derives from Arabic āmir, meaning one who commands. The spelling Amir can also represent Arabic amīr, meaning ruler or prince, in international usage; these are distinct Arabic forms.
Is Amir a boy’s name?
Yes, Amir is used mostly as a boy’s name.
Is Amir in the Quran?
No. Neither the name Amir nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name Amir?
Amir is of Arabic origin.
How many syllables does Amir have?
Amir has 2 syllables and 4 letters.
How popular is the name Amir?
Amir appears in TÜİK’s most-used name lists. See the statistics section above (Source: TurkStat, ADNKS).
What names go well with Amir?
Some ideas: Amir Onurcan; Kahraman Amir; Amir Sipan.
Famous people named Amir?
Notable people named Amir include Amir Çiçek, Amir Ateş, Amir Güren.
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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