Zamir (name)

Zamir or ‘’’Zameer’’’ is both a given name and surname multiple origins in Jewish, Arabic, Albanian cultures.

  • In Hebrew, Zamir (Hebrew: זמיר) is a transliteration of Hebrew: זמיר, meaning "singer" (rarely, for a male singer with a high pitched voice) or "nightingale."
  • In Arabic, Zamir (Arabic: ضمیر) means "heart" or "conscience". This is properly transliterated as Ḍamīr but commonly appears as Zamir, Zameer, Damir, or Dameer.
  • Among Albanians, Zamir is a male given name which means "good voice." Its feminine form is Zamira.