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Origin: |
Hebrew |
Meaning: |
Treetop; sheaf |
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Origin: |
Arabic |
Meaning: |
Prince, ruler; prosperous |
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Pronunciation: |
(ah MEER) [Guide] |
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Miscellaneous Info for Amir |
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Used in: |
Arabic, English and Hebrew speaking countries |
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Additional info: |
Amir or emir is the name given to a prince of an Arabic state, though it also refers to a military leader.
Amir al-Muminin ('commander of the faithful') is a name used to refer to the Muslim caliphs. |
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