Italian · Boy name
Emilio
“rival”
About the name Emilio
Emilio is the Italian and Spanish form of the Roman family name Aemilius, possibly from the Latin aemulus, meaning rival. The Aemilii were a leading patrician family of ancient Rome, and the name later passed into Christian use. Emilio Aguinaldo, a leader of the Philippine Revolution, became the first president of the Philippines. Other bearers include the American actor Emilio Estevez and the Italian fashion designer Emilio Pucci. Related forms include Emil in German and the Nordic languages, Emile in French, and the derived name Emiliano, borne by the Mexican revolutionary Emiliano Zapata.
- Meaning
- rival
- Origin
- Italian
- Gender
- Boy
- Pronunciation
- eh-MEE-lee-oh(4 syl.)
Middle names for Emilio
- Emilio James
- Emilio Antonio
- Emilio Luca
- Emilio Daniel
- Emilio Rafael
Questions about Emilio
- What does Emilio mean?
- Emilio is an Italian name meaning "rival".
- How do you pronounce Emilio?
- Emilio is pronounced eh-MEE-lee-oh, with emphasis on the second syllable.
- What are variants of Emilio?
- Variants of Emilio include Emil, Emile, Aemilius, Emiliano.
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