Amirul

boyArabic, Malay / Bengali usage

Amirul is a Muslim boy name meaning “Leader of, prince of”.

MeaningLeader of, prince of
GenderBoy
OriginArabic, Malay / Bengali usage
Pronunciationah-MEE-rul
Arabic rootأ م ر (ʾ-m-r) — to command
Muslim name?Islamic / Arabic name

Meaning and origin of Amirul

Amirul is formed from Amīr ('leader') plus the Arabic article al-, and is normally the first half of a compound such as Amirul Hakim, Amirul Mukminin or Amirul Islam. Malay and Bengali speakers pronounce the joined article as -ul, which is why it appears as a standalone name in Malaysia, Indonesia and Bangladesh.

Is Amirul a Muslim name?

Yes. Amirul is a Muslim name element meaning 'leader of', used in compounds like Amirul Islam or Amirul Mukminin.

Where is the name Amirul used?

Very common in Malaysia, Brunei, Indonesia and Bangladesh.

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Spellings and variants of Amirul

Amir al-Amirul IslamAmirul Hakim

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Amirul mean?

Amirul means 'Leader of, prince of'. It comes from Arabic, Malay / Bengali usage.

Is Amirul a Muslim name?

Yes. Amirul is a Muslim name element meaning 'leader of', used in compounds like Amirul Islam or Amirul Mukminin.

How do you pronounce Amirul?

Amirul is pronounced ah-MEE-rul.

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