Emir

Boy's name

Emir is a name of Arabic origin, meaning "commander" or "prince." It is derived from the Arabic word "amīr," which has similar meanings.

Meaning Prince
Origin Arabic
U.S. births in 2023 530 Rising
Peak year 2024

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Births per year in the United States

Source: Social Security Administration

Notable Namesakes

  • Emir Kusturica - Film director, screenwriter, and musician.
  • Emir Spahić - Professional footballer from Bosnia and Herzegovina.
  • Emir Preldžić - Turkish professional basketball player.
  • Emir Bekrić - Serbian hurdler, European champion in 2012.
  • Emir Bajrami - Swedish footballer of Albanian descent.
  • Emir Baigazin - Kazakh film director and screenwriter.
  • Emir Hadžihafizbegović - Bosnian actor and director.
  • Emir Dilaver - Bosnian professional footballer.
  • Emir Sulejmanović - Swedish professional basketball player.

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Sisters for Emir

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Name Variants

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