Nepali boy name
Amir name meaning
अमिर
Say it: a-MIR/ʌmir/
- Gender
- ♂ Boy
- Origin
- Arabic
- Syllables
- 2
- Popularity
- #195
Meaning of Amir
Prince, commander or leader; also rich (Nepali usage).
नेपालीमा: अमिर नामको अर्थ राजकुमार, सेनापति वा नेता हो। नेपाली प्रयोगमा यसले धनी व्यक्तिलाई पनि जनाउँछ।
About the name Amir
With just 4 letters, Amir combines a compact shape with a strong meaning. It means prince, commander or leader, and also rich in Nepali usage. Its Arabic origin and royal and leadership themes may appeal to parents who like a confident feeling. Say it a-MIR, letting the emphasis fall on the second syllable. Amir is common at #195 among boy names in our sample. Ameer and Aamir offer spelling alternatives, while Samir gives you a rhyming name to consider.
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Amir at a glance
| Name | Amir |
|---|---|
| In Nepali | अमिर also अमीर, आमिर |
| Gender | Used mostly for boys in our data |
| Linguistic origin | Arabic |
| Commonly used in | Muslim tradition |
| Starts with | A · अ |
| Length | 4 letters · 2 syllables · 3 akshar |
| Popularity | #195 among boy names (33 people in our sample) |
Names are shared across communities. Where a name is commonly used says nothing certain about any one person’s community, religion or caste.
Other spellings of Amir
Nepali names are romanized in many ways. These are the same name spelled differently:
Boy names with a similar meaning
- Rajan♂राजनKing, ruler
- Rajesh♂राजेशLord of kings
- Bikram♂विक्रमValour, prowess
- Raju♂राजुAffectionate form of Raj
- Raj♂राजRule, kingdom
- Dilip♂दिलीपProtector of Delhi
- Naresh♂नरेशLord of men
- Rajendra♂राजेन्द्रKing of kings
- Devendra♂देवेन्द्रLord of the gods
- Janak♂जनकFather or progenitor
- Birendra♂वीरेन्द्रLord of the brave
- Mahendra♂महेन्द्रGreat Indra
Names that sound like Amir
Amir in other scripts
| Nepal Lipi (Newa) | 𑐀𑐩𑐶𑐬 |
|---|---|
| Mithilakshar (Tirhuta) | 𑒁𑒧𑒱𑒩 |
| Bengali | অমির |
| Gujarati | અમિર |
| Brahmi (ancient) | 𑀅𑀫𑀺𑀭 |
| IAST romanization | amir |
FAQ about the name Amir
What is the meaning of Amir?
Amir means: Prince, commander or leader; also rich (Nepali usage). (नेपालीमा: अमीर, राजकुमार)
Is Amir a boy or girl name?
Used mostly for boys in our data.
How do you write Amir in Nepali?
Amir is written अमिर in Nepali (Devanagari script); it is sometimes also written अमीर or आमिर.
How do you pronounce Amir?
Amir is pronounced a-MIR (IPA: /ʌmir/).
What is the origin of the name Amir?
Amir is of Arabic origin.
How popular is the name Amir?
Amir ranks #195 among boy names in our sample of 44,456 recorded names of people in Nepal.
What are other spellings of Amir?
Other spellings of Amir: Ameer, Aamir.