أمير

Amiir

boyArabic, Somali spelling

Amiir is a Muslim boy name meaning “Prince, leader, commander”.

MeaningPrince, leader, commander
GenderBoy
OriginArabic, Somali spelling
Arabic spellingأمير
Pronunciationa-MEER
Arabic rootأ م ر (ʾ-m-r) — to command
Muslim name?Islamic / Arabic name

Meaning and origin of Amiir

Amiir is the Somali spelling of Amīr, 'prince' or 'commander', with ii marking the long vowel as Somali orthography does. The word gave the title Amīr al-Muʾminīn, Commander of the Faithful, first used for ʿUmar ibn al-Khaṭṭāb. Amiir is a familiar boy's name in Somalia and the Somali diaspora.

Is Amiir a Muslim name?

Yes. Amiir is a Muslim name, the Somali form of Amir, meaning prince or leader.

Where is the name Amiir used?

Used by Somali families in the Horn of Africa and abroad.

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Spellings and variants of Amiir

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Amiir mean?

Amiir means 'Prince, leader, commander'. It comes from Arabic, Somali spelling.

Is Amiir a Muslim name?

Yes. Amiir is a Muslim name, the Somali form of Amir, meaning prince or leader.

How do you write Amiir in Arabic?

Amiir is written أمير in Arabic script.

How do you pronounce Amiir?

Amiir is pronounced a-MEER.

Updated October 2026 · Researched by the Modern Muslim Names team. Spotted a mistake? Let us know.