Girl name
Emire name meaning
“female ruler, princess”
Emire means “female ruler” or “princess” and comes from Arabic amīra, the feminine form of amīr, meaning a ruler or commander. In Türkiye, it is used for girls. Its relationship to Emir gives the name a concrete connection with historical titles of leadership and royal courts.
What does Emire mean?
Female ruler, princess
In Turkish: kadın yönetici, prenses
Emire is a female name drawn from the vocabulary of leadership and rulership. It is directly related to Emir; its source should be distinguished from the separate Arabic word behind Turkish emir meaning ‘command’, since the name’s central association is a governing title.
Origin of the name Emire
Emire comes from Arabic amīra, the feminine of amīr, ‘commander, ruler’. Its meanings include a female ruler or princess.
How to pronounce Emire
| Syllables | 3 · 5 letters · 5-letter girl names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /emiɾe/ |
| Ottoman Turkish | امیره |
| Arabic | أميرة |
Is Emire a girl’s name?
Yes, Emire is used mostly as a girl’s name. See all girl names.
Emire does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 2 people bear it; this is not a national figure.
Spellings and similar names
Names that sound like Emire
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
Famous people named Emire
- Emire Erhan-Neubauer · b. 1945
- Emire Seyahi
FAQ about the name Emire
What is the meaning of Emire?
Emire means “female ruler, princess”. Emire comes from Arabic amīra, the feminine of amīr, ‘commander, ruler’. Its meanings include a female ruler or princess.
Is Emire a girl’s name?
Yes, Emire is used mostly as a girl’s name.
Is Emire in the Quran?
No. Neither the name Emire nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name Emire?
Emire is of Arabic origin.
How many syllables does Emire have?
Emire has 3 syllables and 5 letters.
How popular is the name Emire?
Emire does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 2 people bear it; this is not a national figure.
Famous people named Emire?
Notable people named Emire include Emire Erhan-Neubauer, Emire Seyahi.
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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