Emilia

Herkunft und Bedeutung von Emilia

Emilia is the feminine of Emilio, from the name of the gens Aemilia, an illustrious Roman family; tradition links it to the Latin aemulus, 'rival, emulator.' It also gave its name to the Italian region of Emilia. Common in Italy, Poland, Scandinavia and Latin America, and rising in the English-speaking world as Emily, it is a classic name with a soft, luminous sound. Elegant and delicate, it pairs ancient roots with an ever-current freshness.

Varianten weltweit

Wie Emilia in anderen Sprachen lautet.

Berühmte Persönlichkeiten

• Emilia Pardo Bazán— Schriftsteller