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Elmir

OriginAzerbaijani, English
Meaning"nobleman; world or country commander; ruler of the people"
US RankUnranked

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About Elmir

Elmir can either be an alternative form of the Old English Elmer, tying it to nobility and fame, or it is a popular Azerbaijani choice that blends the Turkic element el with the Arabic amir to form a name with a commanding meaning but gentle sound.

Pronounced EL-meer.

As of October 2026, Elmir ranked #11278 in US births in 2024 SSA, peaked at #11127 in 2014.

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Elmir in pop culture

  • Elmir

    character in "Empire of a Thousand Planets" in the "Valérian and Laureline" comic book series by Pierre Christin and Jean,Claude Mézières

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