Almira
princess or noblewoman (Arabic)
Almira is a arabic / spanish girl name in the Philippines. PSA rank #481 (16,206 records), 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
Almira with popular surnames
How the first name sits with a mother's maiden surname and father's surname.
About the name Almira
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?
PSA rank #481 describes how often this given name appears in Philippine records — not whether it is a better name. Fit with both family surnames still matters more for the birth certificate.