阿米拉
Āmǐlā
The English female given name Amira is translated into Chinese as 阿米拉 (Āmǐlā).
阿米拉 is used as the transliteration for the female given name Amira.
How do you pronounce it?
The romanization is Āmǐlā.
Did you know?
- Chinese speakers may use a 'nickname' version of 阿米拉 by repeating a character, such as 米米, which is a common way to create an affectionate diminutive.
- While 'Amira' means 'princess' in Arabic, the Chinese transliteration 阿米拉 carries none of that royal connotation. A Chinese speaker hearing the name would only recognize it as a foreign name, not as a title.
- In Chinese, the character 阿 (ā) is often used as a prefix for nicknames or to denote intimacy among family and friends. Using it in a transliterated name like 阿米拉 gives the name a slightly more approachable or rhythmic feel.
Examples in context
- 你认识阿米拉吗？Do you know Amira?
- 阿米拉是我的好朋友。Āmǐlā shì wǒ de hǎo péngyǒu.Amira is my good friend.
- 那个女孩叫阿米拉。Nàge nǚhái jiào Āmǐlā.That girl is called Amira.
- 阿米拉今天很高兴。Āmǐlā jīntiān hěn gāoxìng.Amira is very happy today.
Example conversation
Two students are talking about their new classmate.
- 浩然 Haoran你知道那个新同学的名字吗？Nǐ zhīdào nàge xīn tóngxué de míngzi ma?Do you know the name of that new classmate?
- 梓涵 Zihan她叫阿米拉。Tā jiào Āmǐlā.She is called Amira.
- 浩然 Haoran阿米拉看起来很友好。Āmǐlā kàn qǐlái hěn yǒuhǎo.Amira looks very friendly.
- 梓涵 Zihan是的，我也觉得。Shì de, wǒ yě juéde.Yes, I think so too.
