Amir

name, noun

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Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    Alternative form of emir. alt-of, alternative
  2. 2
    an independent ruler or chieftain (especially in Africa or Arabia) wordnet
Proper Noun
  1. 1
    A male given name from Arabic.
  2. 2
    Akwesasne: Abbreviation of Akwesasne Mohawk Indian Reserve/Akwesasne Mohawk Indian Reservation; An Amerind settlement in Ontario, Quebec, New York in Canada, United States. abbreviation, alt-of
  3. 3
    A surname from Arabic.

Synonyms

All synonyms
akwesasneameeratabegemeeremiremir

Example

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"The report also found Kaavan overweight and suffering from a stereotypical behavior because of his loneliness, the cause of his shaking head back and forth for hours, said Dr. Amir Khalil."

Etymology

Etymology 1

From Arabic أَمِير (ʔamīr, “commander, prince”). Doublet of Amir, emir, admiral, and amira.

Etymology 2

From Arabic أَمِير (ʔamīr, “commander, prince”). Doublet of amir, emir, admiral, and amira.

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amir al-umara

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