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Amir Moderate

Amir has 3 different meanings across 2 categories:

Noun · Proper Noun

Definitions
Noun
1

an independent ruler or chieftain (especially in Africa or Arabia)

"During his journey across the Arabian desert, the travelers finally met the amir who governed that remote oasis."

2

Alternative form of emir

"Many travelers mistakenly refer to the local ruler as an amir instead of recognizing him by his correct title, emir."

Proper Noun
1

A male given name from Arabic.

"The new student introduced himself as Amir and quickly made friends in our class."

See Also
amirs amira
Related Terms
Broader Terms (hypernyms)
ruler
Rhyming Words
mir ymir emir aamir hamir namir pamir samir tamir xamir zamir izmir demir mimir isomir valmir vukmir casimir kasimir antimir
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