The name Amir is a boy's name of Arabic, Hebrew origin meaning "king, ruler; treetop". Amir is ranked #149 on our popularity charts and is often added to user-created lists like Persian-American Names and discussed in our forums with posts like "A brother or sister for little Jack or Olivia".
From the experts:
A common Middle Eastern name, the general title for an elevated official, it was chosen for his son by actor Omar Epps.
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- Names that mean 'King'
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