Emir
Meaning of Emir
The name Emir is a distinguished male name of Arabic origin, pronounced as eh-MEER (/eɪˈmɪər/). It carries the meaning of "commander" or "prince," and holds significant cultural and historical weight in many Middle Eastern and Turkish contexts. Emir is a title used for high-ranking officials and leaders in various Islamic countries, reflecting authority and respect. A popular variation of this name is Amir. Over the years, the name Emir has seen a steady rise in popularity in the United States, with its occurrence increasing notably from 9 instances in 1990 to 490 in 2023, ranking at 583. This upward trend showcases a growing appreciation for names with rich cultural heritage and strong meanings.
Pronunciation
Arabic
- Pronunced as eh-MEER (/eɪˈmɪər/)
Turkish
- Pronunced as eh-MEER (/eɪˈmɪr/)
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Notable People Named Emir
| Emir Kusturica is a renowned Bosnian-born Serbian filmmaker, known for his surreal and naturalistic movies, as well as his town-building projects, and has won the Palme d'Or at the Cannes Film Festival twice. |
| Emir Abdelkader was an Algerian religious and military leader who led a resistance against French colonial invasion in the early 19th century, known for his regard for human rights and his ability to unite Arab and Berber tribes. |
| Emir Sevinç is a Turkish singer and songwriter, born in Istanbul and a graduate of Marmara University's communication faculty. |
| Emir Preldžić is a versatile Bosnian-Turkish professional basketball player known for his ability to play multiple positions, currently playing for KK "Orlovik-Nansi" Žepče in the Premier League of Bosnia and Herzegovina. |
| Emir Hadžihafizbegović is a renowned Bosnian actor with over fifty film credits to his name, known for his roles in When Father Was Away on Business, Grbavica, and Quo Vadis, Aida? |
| Seyyid Emir Mehmed Pasha, also known as "al-Sharif," was an Ottoman statesman who held positions such as defterdar, Ottoman governor of Egypt, and Ottoman governor of Damascus. |
