Almira
princess or noblewoman (Arabic)
Almira is a arabic / spanish girl name in the Philippines. In the civil registry as of May 2021 it is number 481, with 16,206 records. It has 3 syllables.
Origin and meaning
princess or noblewoman (Arabic)
Almira originates as a feminine form associated with the Arabic title 'Amir' (commander/prince), often with the definite article 'al-'. In the Philippines, the name is utilized among both Muslim Filipinos due to its Islamic roots and Christian Filipinos who received it via Spanish literary and Western naming influences.
Derived from the Arabic title al-amīrah (الأميرة), meaning 'the princess' or feminine leader. It entered Western European naming traditions (including Spanish and English) via literature and Moorish contact, and subsequently entered Philippine naming traditions through both Spanish colonial influence and Islamic naming in Mindanao.
Name character
In the Philippines
Commonly shortened to 'Al', 'Mira', 'Mimi', or 'Mai'. Used as a standalone first name or as part of compound names such as 'Almira Jane' or 'Maria Almira'.
Related forms
- Amira Arabic
- Almira Spanish
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Almira with common surname pairs
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How do I use Almira with two Filipino surnames?
Almira is the given name. The full name is Almira + mother's maiden surname + father's surname. Score a pair from a combination page or the homepage search.
Is Almira a common girl name in the Philippines?
In the civil registry as of May 2021, Almira is number 481, with 16,206 records. That is not the 2024 birth list, and it does not say the name is a better choice. How it sounds with both family surnames is a separate score.