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Admiral

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AD-muhr-uhl'AD-mur-uhl'3 syllables
🇬🇧English
Leader

MEANING

A high-ranking naval officer

ORIGIN

English

ETYMOLOGY

From Middle English 'admiral', borrowed from Old French 'amiral', from Arabic 'amīr al-‘' (commander of the), derived from 'amīr' (commander)

CULTURAL NOTES

In English-speaking countries, the term 'Admiral' is used to denote one of the highest ranks in navy hierarchies.

HISTORICAL CONTEXT

Traditionally used in naval contexts since the 14th century, indicating leadership and authority at sea.

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FAQs About Admiral

The name Admiral means "A high-ranking naval officer" in English.
Admiral has English origins. From Middle English 'admiral', borrowed from Old French 'amiral', from Arabic 'amīr al-‘' (commander of the), derived from 'amīr' (commander)
Admiral is pronounced AD-muhr-uhl (AD-mur-uhl). It has 3 syllables.
On Naymt, every name is color-coded by gender: green indicates a "masculine" name (one that has only ever appeared in the boys' top 1000 since 1880), purple indicates a "feminine" name (only in the girls' top 1000), and yellow indicates a "neutral" name (one that has appeared in the top 1000 for both genders at some point in history).
Popular nicknames for Admiral include Addy, Ad.
Sibling name ideas that pair well with Admiral include Captain, Sailor, Marina.
The most common spelling is Admiral. Alternative spellings include Admeral, Admirall.