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Name Origin

Emir is a masculine given name of Arabic origin. It means 'prince' or 'commander', traditionally referring to a ruler or leader within an Islamic context.

arabicmasculineprincecommanderleaderruler

Famous People

Emir Kusturica (1954-)

Film director, screenwriter, musician

  • Won the Palme d'Or at the Cannes Film Festival for his film "Underground" (1995)
  • Known for his distinctive visual style and use of music in his films

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