emir


- any of certain Muslim rulers, princes, or commanders; also, a title for such a person
- a title given Muhammad's descendants through his daughter Fatima
Origin of emir
Arabic am?r from amara, to commandemir

also a·mir
noun
A prince, chieftain, or governor, especially in the Middle East.
Origin of emir
French émir from Arabic 'amīr commander, prince from 'amara to command ℵmremir
