Amiri: Name Meaning, Origin & Popularity

At a Glance

Meaning
Commander, prince
Origin
Swahili (from Arabic amir)
Pronunciation
ah-MEER-ee

Amiri is a Swahili (from Arabic amir) name meaning “commander, prince”. It appears in our list of 175+ Strong Black Baby Boy Names You’ll Love.

Meaning & Origin of Amiri

Meaning: Commander, prince.

Origin: Swahili (from Arabic amir).

How to Pronounce Amiri

ah-MEER-eeIPA /ɑːˈmɪri/

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