Girl
Arabic
3 syllables
Amira
ah-MEER-ah
/əˈmɪər.ə/
"Princess and commander" — an Arabic name of royal power wrapped in feminine grace
Amira is the feminine form of Amir, from the Arabic amara meaning to command or to be prince. It means princess or female commander and carries connotations of noble leadership. The name is used widely across the Arab world, Jewish communities (especially Sephardic), and the Muslim diaspora, and has been rising steadily in the United States and United Kingdom.
Quick Facts
Letters5
SyllablesA · mi · ra
GenderGirl
OriginArabic
Root WordAmir
MeaningPrincess, commander
PopularityUncommon
Peak Year2015
Trend
↑ Rising
Name DayJanuary 20
Nicknames
AmiMiraIraAmie
About the Name Amira
Amira means princess or female commander in Arabic. It is the feminine form of Amir, a title meaning prince or commander.
Amira comes from Arabic and is used across the Arab world, in Jewish Sephardic communities, and in Muslim diaspora communities worldwide.
Amira is rising in popularity and currently ranks in the US top 300. It is very popular in Arab countries, Israel, and Muslim-majority nations.
Amira Sofia, Amira Grace, and Amira Nour are regal combinations that honor the name's royal Arabic heritage.
Amiras are often described as confident, elegant, and naturally commanding — a name that carries the authority of royalty.
Common spellings include Amira and Amirah. The Hebrew form is Amirah. Almira is a related but distinct name with a similar royal meaning.
Personality of Amira
Perceived character traits commonly associated with people named Amira
Creativity
78%
Elegance
90%
Independence
88%
Intelligence
84%
Strength
88%
Warmth
78%
Famous People Named Amira
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Amira Willighagen
Dutch opera singer, winner of Holland's Got Talent at age 9
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Amira Hass
Israeli journalist known for reporting from Palestinian territories
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Amira Casar
French-Irish actress known for international film roles
Middle Names for Amira
Beautiful combinations that flow well with Amira
Amira Sofia
Amira Grace
Amira Nour
Amira Rose
Amira Jade
Amira Elena
Amira Celeste
Amira Victoria
Amira Zara
Amira Layla
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History of Amira
700
Amir used as a royal title across Arabic-speaking courts
900
Amira established as the feminine form, meaning princess or female commander
1990
Amira begins gaining popularity in Western countries
2015
Amira reaches peak US popularity, ranking in the top 300
Numerology & Symbolism of Amira
6
Destiny Number
Sum of all letters
2
Soul Urge
Sum of vowels
♍
Zodiac Affinity
Capricorn
8
Lucky Number
Personal power digit
🎨
Lucky Color
Royal Blue
💎
Lucky Stone
Sapphire
🌸
Lucky Flower
Jasmine
Amira Around the World
How Amira is written in different languages and scripts
أميرة
Arabic
アミラ
Japanese
Амира
Russian
아미라
Korean
阿米拉
Chinese
Αμίρα
Greek
अमीरा
Hindi
אֲמִירָה
Hebrew
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