Muslim boy name
Amir: name meaning
أمير
“Prince, commander”
BoyGender
ArabicOrigin
NoIn the Qur'an
Also written Emir, popular in Turkey and the Balkans.
The Prophet ﷺ encouraged giving children good names with good meanings, and changed names whose meanings were bad. Many families also follow the sunnah of the aqiqah on the seventh day, when the baby is named.
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Questions
What does Amir mean?
Amir (أمير) means "Prince, commander". It is a Arabic name for a boy.
Is Amir a Muslim name?
Yes. Amir is used by Muslims around the world. Also written Emir, popular in Turkey and the Balkans.
Is Amir mentioned in the Qur'an?
Amir is not mentioned in the Qur'an as a name, but its meaning is good, which is what matters in Islam.