Amer

Amer is the Bosnian and Turkish variant of the Arabic name Amir. It means 'the commander' or 'the prince' and has its origin in the Arabic word amara, which means 'to command'. There are also various variants such as Amer or Amir.

What does the name Amer mean?

The name Amer represents a Bosnian and Turkish variation of the Arabic name Amir, which means 'the commander' or 'the prince'. This name is derived from the Arabic word amara, which means 'to command'. Other forms of Amer or Amir include Aamir, Ameer, Ameir, Amier, Amiran, Amiri, Emeer, and Emir. The feminine equivalents are Amera and Emira.

Where does the name Amer come from?

The etymology of the name Amer is Arabic and means 'the commander' or 'the prince'. The Arabic word amir refers to a commander, prince, or ruler, while amara means 'to command'. The name is used in the Arabic, Bosnian, and Turkish languages.

How do you pronounce Amer?

The name Amer is two syllables and well-structured. It is usually pronounced as 'A-mer' [ˈaːmɐ] or [aˈmɛʁ]. The name begins with a long A sound that conveys openness, while the second syllable sounds gentle. The rolled or aspirated r gives it a special depth. Overall, Amer sounds harmonious and powerful – a name with a clear shape and distinct contour.

Popularity

In Germany, the name Amer enjoys great popularity. Currently, it ranks 891st on the list of the most common male first names. Its best placement was in 2005, when it reached 827th place. In the last ten years, Amer has been given as a first name about 410 times, placing it 1,005th in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 1,104th.

Nicknames & pet names

Amce / Amerigo / Ami / Amko / Amor / Amoura / Amura / Mer

Similar first names

Famous people

• Amer Abdel-Karim Radhi Abu Hwaiti (footballer from Jordan)
• Amer Al Kaabi (football player from Qatar)
• Amer Al-Amer (Kuwaiti footballer)
• Amer Ali (footballer from Jordan)
• Amer Aziz (English physicist)
• Amer Deeb (Jordanian football player)
• Amer Deeb Mohammad Khalil (football player from Jordan)
• Amer Delic (American tennis player)
• Amer Durmic (Austrian footballer)
• Amer Jugo (football player from Bosnia and Herzegovina)
• Amer Kamal (Sudanese footballer)
• Amer Khan (English boxer)
• Amer Krcic (Yugoslav footballer)
• Amer Manzur (football player from Israel)
• Amer Osmanagic (footballer from Yugoslavia)
• Amer Qasem Wrikat (Jordanian footballer)
• Amer Shafi (Jordanian footballer)
• Amer Shafia (Jordanian footballer)
• Amer Shomali (Palestinian film director)
• Mohamed Amer Al-Malky (Omani sprinter)