Girl name
Amira name meaning
“princess, female leader”
Amira is a feminine name of Arabic origin meaning princess or female leader. It comes from amīrah, the feminine form of amīr, meaning leader or prince. The relationship between these two Arabic forms explains the name's meanings as both a princess and a woman in leadership.
What does Amira mean?
Origin and cultural usage of Amira
From Arabic amīrah, the feminine form of amīr, meaning leader or prince.
Names are shared across communities. Where a name is commonly used says nothing certain about any one person’s ethnicity, religion or background.
Amira in Islam and the Quran
Amira does not appear in the Quran, either as a name or as a word.
This describes the word and the name, not the religion of anyone who bears it.
Name combinations with Amira
Two- and three-word full-name ideas with Amira, built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each word.
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Meaning of each word
- Amira: princess, female leader
- Nadira: rare, exceptional
- Balqis: name of the Queen of Sheba in Islamic tradition
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Meaning of each word
- Amira: princess, female leader
- Himmah: strong resolve, lofty aspiration
- Romlah: a grain of sand
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Amira Khairunnisa
Meaning of each word
- Amira: princess, female leader
- Khairunnisa: the foremost of women
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Meaning of each word
- Khoirun: goodness, something good
- Amira: princess, female leader
- Lubna: storax tree yielding fragrant resin
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Amira Jihan
Meaning of each word
- Amira: princess, female leader
- Jihan: world, universe
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Meaning of each word
- Amira: princess, female leader
- Fadilla: virtue, moral excellence
- Rahma: compassion, mercy
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How to pronounce Amira
| Syllables | 3 · 5 letters · 5-letter girl names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /amira/ |
| Arabic script | أميرة |
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦲꦩꦶꦫ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮃᮙᮤᮛ |
Is Amira a girl’s name?
Yes, Amira is used mostly as a girl’s name. In our data sample, 0% of bearers are male. See all girl names.
Amira ranks #1,388 among girl names in our data sample (6 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Variants and similar names
Names that sound like Amira
Names with related meanings
Famous people named Amira
- Amira Dahl · b. 2006
FAQ about the name Amira
What is the meaning of Amira?
Amira means princess, female leader. From Arabic amīrah, the feminine form of amīr, meaning leader or prince.
Is Amira a girl’s name?
Yes, Amira is used mostly as a girl’s name. In our data sample, 0% of bearers are male.
What is the origin of the name Amira?
Amira is of Arabic origin.
Is the name Amira in the Quran?
Amira does not appear in the Quran, either as a name or as a word.
How many syllables does Amira have?
Amira has 3 syllables (A-mi-ra) and 5 letters.
How popular is the name Amira?
Amira ranks #1,388 among girl names in our data sample (6 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
What full names go well with Amira?
Some ideas: Amira Nadira Balqis; Amira Himmah Romlah; Amira Khairunnisa.
Famous people named Amira?
Notable people named Amira include Amira Dahl.
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