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Amirhossein name meaning
“commander Hossein; fair or good Hossein”
Amirhossein means “commander Hossein,” with Hossein carrying the sense of fair or good. Used in Persian, this compound joins Arabic amīr, commander, with Ḥusayn, a diminutive derived from ḥasan, beautiful or good. It is used for boys in Türkiye and connects with the names Emir and Hüseyin.
What does Amirhossein mean?
Commander Hossein; fair or good Hossein
In Turkish: emir Hüseyin; güzel, iyi Hüseyin
Amirhossein corresponds to the Turkish combination Emir Hüseyin. Hossein recalls Husayn, the Prophet Muhammad's grandson, and the historical narrative of Karbala, while Amir is a title used as a name element. The joined spelling and Hossein form reflect Persian usage, although both components are Arabic in origin.
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Origin of the name Amirhossein
Used in Persian, Amirhossein combines Arabic amīr, 'commander, prince', with Ḥusayn. Husayn is a diminutive of ḥasan, 'handsome, good'.
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How to pronounce Amirhossein
| Syllables | 5 · 11 letters · 11-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /amiɾhossein/ |
| Arabic | أمير حسين |
Is Amirhossein a boy’s name?
Yes, Amirhossein is used mostly as a boy’s name. See all boy names.
Amirhossein does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025).
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FAQ about the name Amirhossein
What is the meaning of Amirhossein?
Amirhossein means “commander Hossein; fair or good Hossein”. Used in Persian, Amirhossein combines Arabic amīr, 'commander, prince', with Ḥusayn. Husayn is a diminutive of ḥasan, 'handsome, good'.
Is Amirhossein a boy’s name?
Yes, Amirhossein is used mostly as a boy’s name.
Is Amirhossein in the Quran?
No. Neither the name Amirhossein nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name Amirhossein?
Amirhossein is of Arabic origin.
How many syllables does Amirhossein have?
Amirhossein has 5 syllables and 11 letters.
How popular is the name Amirhossein?
Amirhossein 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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