Amir

In Arabic: عامر

An Arabic name derived from flourishing habitation, meaning thriving and full of goodness; borne by the Companion Amir ibn Fuhayrah and deeply rooted in Arab lineages.

اسم عربي من العُمران، معناه الآهل المزدهر بالخير، وحمله الصحابي عامر بن فهيرة، وهو راسخ في أنساب العرب.

  • Boy name
  • Companion
  • Virtue
  • Heritage
  • Short
  • Strong sound
  • Common
  • Gulf

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    Pleased to meet you, I'm عامر.

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What does the name Amir mean?
An Arabic name derived from flourishing habitation, meaning thriving and full of goodness; borne by the Companion Amir ibn Fuhayrah and deeply rooted in Arab lineages.
Is Amir a boy or a girl name?
Amir is a boy name.
How is Amir written in English?
Amir in Arabic: عامر.
Does Amir fit the father's name?
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