Emil
/eh-MEEⱢ/ Germanic Male
Meaning & Origin
Emil is a Germanic name meaning "Latin for "rival"". The name Emil is of Latin origin, derived from the Roman family name Aemilius.
Quick Facts
Language Germanic
Gender Male
Phonetic eh-MEEⱢ
IPA ɛˈmiɫ
Pronunciation Tip
Say it as eh-MEEⱢ. Keep the original Germanic phonetics — don't anglicize the sounds.
Famous People Named Emil
- · Emil Zatopek - Athlete
- · Emil Nolde - Painter
- · Emil Jannings - Actor
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