Admiral

Meaning

Commander of the sea or high-ranking naval officer.

Etymology

From the Arabic 'amir al-bahr' (commander of the sea), which entered English through Norman French as 'admiral'. The term became an English title and was occasionally used as a given name.

About the Name Admiral

Admiral is an unusual given name derived from a military title, with Arabic origins meaning commander of the sea. Its use as a personal name is rare and primarily historical or novelty in nature.

Historical People Named Admiral