Amirah
/amiɾa/from spelling rules
Amirah is a female given name in Spanish.
How do you pronounce it?
/amiɾa/
Did you know?
- Although it is used as a name in Spanish-speaking contexts, the word Amirah is not a native Spanish word and carries an Arabic origin meaning 'princess'.
- Spanish speakers may confuse Amirah with the common name Amira, which lacks the 'h'. In Spanish, the 'h' is silent, meaning both names are pronounced identically.
- In Spanish, names of Arabic origin often reflect the historical Moorish influence on the Iberian Peninsula, even if the specific name 'Amirah' is a more modern or globalized addition.
Examples in context
- Amirah, ¿me podría pasar el informe?Amirah, could you pass me the report?
- Estimada Amirah, le escribo para solicitarle más información sobre el proyecto.Dear Amirah, I am writing to request more information about the project.
- Amirah, ¿quieres venir al cine con nosotros?Amirah, do you want to come to the movies with us?
- Amirah es mi mejor amiga.Amirah is my best friend.
- ¿Conoces a Amirah?Do you know Amirah?
- He visto a Amirah en el parque.I saw Amirah in the park.
Example conversation
Daniel and María are talking about their friends at a cafe.
- Daniel¿Has hablado con Amirah hoy?Have you spoken with Amirah today?
- MaríaNo, no he hablado con Amirah.No, I haven't spoken with Amirah.
- DanielElla es una persona muy amable.She is a very kind person.
- MaríaEs verdad, Amirah es estupenda.It's true, Amirah is great.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
