Amiri

Amiri Meaning & Origin

About Amiri
The surname Amiri is of Persian origin and is derived from the Arabic word "amir," meaning "prince" or "commander." It is a patronymic surname, indicating descent from someone who held a position of authority or leadership. The name Amiri is commonly found among Persian and Arabic-speaking populations, and it signifies a noble or prestigious lineage.

🌍 Origin
πŸ“ Surname Length
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πŸ”  Starting Letter
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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

The surname Amiri is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:

  • Number of People with the name Amiri: 1,195
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 21,759
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.41

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Amiri based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.

Ranking information for the surname Amiri is not currently available.

Pronunciation

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
AMR
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
ANA
πŸ”Š Soundex
A5060
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
AA0 M IH1 R IY0
🌐 IPA
/Ι‘ΛˆmΙͺri/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('AMR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
A560

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Amiri in Braille

Here's how to represent Amiri in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.

The name Amiri in braille

How to sign the name Amiri using Sign Language

The image below shows how you can spell Amiri using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Amiri in sign language

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