Asmir

Asmir is a boy's name from Bosnia, with roots in Arabic. It translates into German as 'the dark-skinned one'.

What does the name Asmir mean?

The name Asmir has its origins in Bosnian and is influenced by Arabic. The German translation is 'the dark-skinned one'. This meaning comes from the Arabic term ʾasmar (أَسْمَر), which stands for 'dark-skinned', 'brown', or 'brunette'. Additionally, the Slavic word 'mir' means 'peace' or 'calm' in various languages. An alternative form of the name is Ismir.

Where does the name Asmir come from?

Asmir is a masculine first name with Arabic roots, meaning 'the dark-skinned one'. The Arabic root ʾasmar (أَسْمَر) means dark-skinned, brown, or brunette. It is also used in Bosnian, Serbian, and other Slavic languages.

How do you pronounce Asmir?

The name Asmir has a two-syllable structure and is distinctly emphasized. It is pronounced as 'As-mir' [ˈasmɪr] or [asˈmiːr], with a clear initial tone followed by a marked consonant sequence. The long 'i' in the second syllable adds brightness to the sound, while the 'r' at the end resonates. Asmir sounds both powerful and gentle - structured, present, and melodically balanced.

Popularity

In Germany, Asmir is among the less common first names. Currently, it ranks 5,840th on the list of the most popular male first names. Its best ranking was in 2009, when it reached 1,188th place. Over the past ten years, the name Asmir has been given about 50 times as a first name, placing it 3,537th in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 3,778th.

Nicknames & pet names

Aci / Api / Apica / Ase / Asko

Famous people

• Asmir Avdukic (Yugoslav footballer)
• Asmir Begovic (football player)
• Asmir Dzafic (footballer from Bosnia and Herzegovina)
• Asmir Ikanovic (football player from Bosnia and Herzegovina)
• Asmir Kajevic (Monegasque football player)
• Asmir Misini (footballer from Yugoslavia)
• Asmir Ramadanoski (Macedonian football player)
• Asmir Suljic (footballer from Yugoslavia)