Boy
Emir Asaf
Emir Asaf brings together two established names in a boys’ name that has gained ground in recent rankings.
Meaning
Emir means a ruler or commander. Turkish name references commonly describe Asaf as meaning vizier, a senior adviser or minister. The pairing carries the meanings of its two parts rather than a separate, fixed definition.
Origin
Emir comes from Arabic. Asaf is generally traced to Hebrew and also has a history of use in Arabic- and Persian-speaking cultures.
In recent years
A recent favourite, Emir Asaf ranks 56th on the latest official top hundred list, with a best-ever position of 53rd. It has appeared five times overall, including all five of the last five lists, and has risen over the last few lists.
How does it look on a plaque?
On a Meşgalem wooden name plaque, Emir Asaf looks lovely on one line with the baby’s birth date beneath it.
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