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Amira

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Meaning

Princess

Linguistic Origin

Arabic

Islamic Classification

General Muslim usage

Regional Usage

Worldwide Muslim usage

Global Spellings

Arabic اميره
Urdu عامرہ
Persian امیره
Bengali আমিরা
Pashto امیره
Capturing elegance and depth, Amira stands out as a meaningful name for your daughter. The name holds the profound meaning of 'Princess', reflecting qualities that parents often wish to bestow upon their child.

While popular in Arabic regions, Amira has a modern appeal that transcends borders. It is an excellent choice for a modern Muslim family honoring tradition.

Amira is the feminine form built on the same Arabic root '-m-r as Amir, meaning "princess."

Reference Profile

Etymology

From the Arabic root أ-م-ر (ʾ-m-r, 'to command'). Amira means 'princess, female commander' - the feminine form of Amir.

Notable Historical Usage

The feminine of amir ('commander, prince'), the title carried through Islamic history from the amirs of the early conquests to the ruling houses of the Gulf today.

Cultural / Regional Usage

Widely used across the Muslim world, particularly as a girl's name.