an independent ruler or chieftan (especially in Africa or Arabia). Same as Emir.

(Arabic).  Leader, commander. (Hebrew) Mighty, strong, sheaf of corn.  Used as a name.

prince. Used as a title for a ruler.

Same as Ameer.

One of the Mohammedan nobility of Afghanistan and Scinde.

A military officer, roughly equivalent to a European knight. A city garrison is generally headed by an `amir.