Amer

Meaning of Amer

Amer is a male name with origins in Arabic. It is derived from the word "amir," which means "prince" or "commander" in Arabic. The name Amer has gained popularity in recent years, particularly in the United States of America. In terms of pronunciation, there are slight variations between British English and American English. In British English, it is pronounced as AH-mur (/ɑmər/), while in American English, it is pronounced as AY-mur (/eɪmər/). Other variations of the name include Ameer and Amir. According to data on newborn names in the United States, Amer has consistently ranked within the top 500 names over the past few decades.

Pronunciation

British English

  • Pronunced as AH-mur (/ɑmər/)

American English

  • Pronunced as AY-mur (/eɪmər/)

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Similar Names to Amer

Notable People Named Amer

Amer Abdul Rahman Abdullah Hussein Al Hamadi, also known as Amer Abdulrahman, is a prominent Emirati footballer and central midfielder for the UAE national team.
Amer Khan is a retired Bangladeshi footballer and the current team manager for Brothers Union and the Bangladesh national team.
Amer Osmanagić is a Bosnian professional footballer known for his role as a midfielder at Greek Football League club PO Triglia.
Muhammad Amer Hakeem bin Mohamad Nazri, also known as Ameraiko, is a Singaporean professional footballer playing for Balestier Khalsa FC in the Singapore Premier League.
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