Girl name
Amire name meaning
“a woman who commands or governs”
Amire means “a woman who commands or governs.” In its Turkish reading Âmire, it comes from Arabic āmira, the feminine form of āmir, meaning one who commands. Used for girls in Türkiye, the name connects linguistically with Turkish amir, a superior or manager, and emir, an order.
What does Amire mean?
A woman who commands or governs
In Turkish: buyuran; yönetici kadın
Amire is related to Âmir and the idea of command or administration. The adjective âmire also appeared in the names of certain Ottoman institutions. The name Amira, often explained as “princess,” represents a different Arabic formation, so its interpretation should not automatically be transferred to this Turkish spelling.
Origin of the name Amire
With the Turkish reading Âmire, it derives from Arabic āmira, “commanding,” the feminine form of āmir.
How to pronounce Amire
| Syllables | 3 · 5 letters · 5-letter girl names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /amiɾe/ |
| Ottoman Turkish | آمره |
| Arabic | آمرة |
Is Amire a girl’s name?
Yes, Amire is used mostly as a girl’s name. See all girl names.
Amire does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025).
Spellings and similar names
Names that sound like Amire
- Amine♀Safe, secure, free from fear
- Amile♀A woman who works or acts
- Aymira♀Moon and wondrous beauty
- Almira♀Name of the queen in the opera Almira
- Asiye♀One who consoles or soothes suffering
- Amara♀Immortal, free from death
- Arife♀A knowledgeable, discerning woman
- Aliye♀Exalted, elevated, distinguished
- Azize♀Precious, esteemed
- Azime♀Great, lofty
- Adile♀Just, fair and equitable
- Atiye♀Gift, bestowal, grant
Names with related meanings
- Miray♀Lord of the moon
- Sultan♀Sovereign
- Melike♀Queen, female sovereign
- Tuğçe♀A small ceremonial horsehair standard
- Tomris♀Turkish name of Tomyris, queen of the Massagetae
- Nurhan♀A compound evoking light and rulership
- Selver♀Leader, foremost one
- Elmira♀Ruler of the country
- Beyhan♂♀Bey and khan
- Saruhan♂♀Yellow or fair khan
- Karahan♂♀Black khan
- Önal♂♀Take the lead
FAQ about the name Amire
What is the meaning of Amire?
Amire means “a woman who commands or governs”. With the Turkish reading Âmire, it derives from Arabic āmira, “commanding,” the feminine form of āmir.
Is Amire a girl’s name?
Yes, Amire is used mostly as a girl’s name.
Is Amire in the Quran?
No. Neither the name Amire nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name Amire?
Amire is of Arabic origin.
How many syllables does Amire have?
Amire has 3 syllables and 5 letters.
How popular is the name Amire?
Amire does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025).
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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