Amír

Amír is a masculine given name and a historical title in the Islamic world. It is a transliteration of the Arabic word amir, meaning "commander," "prince," or "leader." In medieval and early modern contexts, amir designated a ruler or governor of a province or territory; in some regions the term evolved into the English "emir" or "amirate" to describe the realm ruled by an emir.

As a given name, Amír (and its common transliterations Amir, Ameer, Amier) is widely used across the Arabic-speaking world, Iran, and South Asia, as well as in diaspora communities. The spelling with the accented i reflects particular transliteration conventions but does not change the underlying meaning. The feminine form Amira (or Amirah) exists in many languages. The name often carries associations of leadership and nobility due to its etymology.

Regional usage notes: In many languages, the title amir is distinct from the given name, though the same word forms the root of both. In modern usage, "emir" or "amir" is often reserved for a ruler in a historical or formal sense, while "Amir" as a given name is common and secular.

Notable people named Amír include the British-Pakistani boxer Amir Khan and other figures in sports, politics, and the arts who are known by the name in various transliterations. The name remains popular in many Muslim-majority countries and among Muslim communities worldwide.