Amir
/amiɾ/from spelling rules
Amir is the Spanish form of the given name Amir.
Amir is used as a personal name.
Meaning: given name (name)
How do you pronounce it?
/amiɾ/
Did you know?
- In Spanish history, the 'Caliphate of Córdoba' was often managed by an amir before the ruler achieved the higher title of 'caliph'.
- Because the letter 'r' in Amir is a single alveolar tap, Spanish speakers pronounce it more like the 'tt' in the English word 'better' than the English 'r'.
- Unlike many traditional Spanish names like 'Juan' or 'Diego', 'Amir' does not have a direct Spanish equivalent or 'Saint' version in the Catholic calendar.
Examples in context
- ¡Hola, Amir! ¿Cómo te va?Hey, Amir! How's it going?
- Hola, me llamo Amir.Hello, my name is Amir.
- ¿Es Amir tu hermano?Is Amir your brother?
- Amir vive en Madrid.Amir lives in Madrid.
Example conversation
Two friends are talking about a new colleague.
- Daniel¿Conoces a Amir?Do you know Amir?
- SofíaSí, Amir es muy simpático.Yes, Amir is very nice.
- Daniel¿Trabaja con nosotros?Does he work with us?
- SofíaNo, él trabaja en la oficina de al lado.No, he works in the office next door.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
