An Arabian military commander, independent chieftain, or ruler of a province; also, an honorary title given to the descendants of Mohammed, in the line of his daughter Fatima; among the Turks, likewise, a title of dignity, given to certain high officials.
ruler, military commander or governor
alt. Amir - Arab term describing a chief who was invested with the command. This title was originally at the origin by the army chiefs of the first Caliphs , who kept it while becoming governor of provinces. It is today the official title of the Heads of States of several Gulf countries: Kuwait, Bahrain, Qatar and the seven federate States of the United Arab Emirates. The title of Emir is also given to the male members of the Saudi royal family as well as to the governors of provinces in Saudi Arabia.
A prince or ruler of an Islamic territory, or emirate. (Fine, John V.A. Jr. The Late Medieval Balkans, 622)
Arabic for 'commander'. Male members of the house of Saud are referred to as emir, usually transliterated as 'prince'.
Also Amir. Leader or commander. Amir-ul Momineen means "commander of the faithful." In the 10th century, the amirs were Turkish army officers who seized power in Iraq, Iran, and central Asia. Emir can also be used as the Arabic equivalent of "prince."
Military commander or chieftain in a Saracen army.
Arabic title (amir) for a military commander, governor or ruler.
an independent ruler or chieftain (especially in Africa or Arabia)
a Silat Mubai Study Group Leader
Title given to Mohammed's descendants through his daughter Fatima; a ruler, prince, or cammander in certain Islamic countries.
amir, Arab prince or leader
Head of state in some Islamic states. Ar: prince.
Emir (Arabic: ; , "commander" or "general", later also "prince"; also transliterated as amir or ameer) is a high title of nobility or office, historically used in Islamic nations of the Middle East, North Africa, Asia Minor, and the Turkic world, among others.