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Alina or Amira?

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Millie272020 · 19/05/2020 09:31

Which name do you prefer & why? Thanks! :)

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Millie272020 · 19/05/2020 11:31

Yes Amira means princess, leader and Alina means delicate

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SnowdropFox · 19/05/2020 10:45

Alina, I prefer the meaning

Meredusoleil · 19/05/2020 10:44

I prefer Amira. It means Princess doesn't it? At least, Amir means prince anyway lol. I teach an Ameerah. Lovely girl.

I like Alina too and even know of one spelt Aleena.

LotusClover · 19/05/2020 10:36

Both are nice but I absolutely love Amira. It's beautiful.

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Millie272020 · 19/05/2020 10:30

Alina is also of Arab origin meaning delicate, thank you everyone for your opinions so far!

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greenlynx · 19/05/2020 09:50

Just saw your update, I would go for Amira in your case to highlight your cultural background

greenlynx · 19/05/2020 09:48

Alina.

bogoblin · 19/05/2020 09:47

Amira's lovely

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Millie272020 · 19/05/2020 09:46

We have an Arab background & want a name that works well internationally.

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Overseasmom100 · 19/05/2020 09:46

Amira...sounds a pretty and easy to say

PetraRabbit · 19/05/2020 09:44

Alina sounds latin/eastern European and Amira sounds very Muslim. They are very different. Probably depends which best fts your background, unless you're not too bothered by people assuming the origin of the name.

NoSauce · 19/05/2020 09:35

A-mee-ra.

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Millie272020 · 19/05/2020 09:33

How are you pronouncing Amira?

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NoSauce · 19/05/2020 09:32

Amira. I like Amara even more.