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Emil
Rival, eager
Origin
Latin
Used in
dero
Origin and meaning of Emil
Emil is the German and Scandinavian form of the Latin Aemilius, a Roman family name linked to aemulus, 'rival, emulous,' and by extension 'industrious, diligent.' Common in Germany, Scandinavia and Central Europe, it is an understated, elegant name with a short, crystalline sound. Astrid Lindgren made it endearing through her character Emil, a golden-hearted rascal, and it keeps a timeless, literary charm.
Variants around the world
How Emil sounds in other languages.
ÉmileEmilioEmiliano
Famous people
- Emil Zátopek— athlete
- Emil von Behring— scientist
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