emir

 
Pronunciation: /ɛˈmiːə/
(also amir)

noun

  • a title of various Muslim (mainly Arab) rulers: HRH the Emir of Kuwait
  • historical a Muslim (usually Arab) military commander or local chief: emirs giving nominal allegiance to the caliph

Origin:

late 16th century (denoting a male descendant of Muhammad): from French émir, from Arabic 'amīr (see amir)