Latin · Boy name
Emil
“rival”
About the name Emil
Emil is the German, Scandinavian and Slavic form of the Roman family name Aemilius, which is traditionally linked to the Latin aemulus, meaning rival. The Aemilii were a patrician family of the Roman Republic, and the name passed into Christian use through several saints. Jean-Jacques Rousseau’s treatise Emile, on education, helped spread the French form. Bearers include the Czech runner Emil Zatopek, who won three gold medals at a single Olympic Games, and the German painter Emil Nolde. Astrid Lindgren’s children’s books about Emil of Lonneberga made the name familiar to Swedish readers.
- Meaning
- rival
- Origin
- Latin
- Gender
- Boy
- Pronunciation
- AY-mil(2 syl.)
Middle names for Emil
- Emil James
- Emil Alexander
- Emil Thomas
- Emil Henry
- Emil Peter
Questions about Emil
- What does Emil mean?
- Emil is a Latin name meaning "rival".
- How do you pronounce Emil?
- Emil is pronounced AY-mil, with emphasis on the first syllable.
- What are variants of Emil?
- Variants of Emil include Emile, Emilio, Aemilius, Emiliano.
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