The term is borrowed from the contrapuntal technique of suspension, where a note from a previous chord is carried over to the next chord, and then resolved down to the third or tonic, suspending a note from the previous chord.
Muslim Meaning: The name Amir is a Muslim baby name. In Muslim the meaning of the name Amir is: Populous. Full. Prosperous. Amply settled. Civilized. Also used to refer to a prince or ruler.
Amira (#373 A YEAR AGO), Mira (#546), Ameera (#1685), Amyra (#1798) and Ameerah (#1959) are the prominent alternative forms of Amirah (#707). These relations of Amirah are at the height of their popularity presently (USAGE OF 0.11%). Amira, Mira and Amirah are three of the more trendy girl names here.