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Emil name meaning
First Name
32k
in the U.S.
since 1880
32k
in the U.S.
since 1880
Last Name
261
in the U.S.
in 2010
261
in the U.S.
in 2010
Girls
Boys
Meaning and Origin
What does the name Emil mean? Keep reading to find the user submitted meanings, dictionary definitions, and more.
Origin and Meaning of Emil
User Submitted Origins
Arabic
45%
Swedish
30%
Latin
22%
Danish
3%
User Submitted Meanings
- According to 3 people from Norway and Belgium, the name Emil is of Roman / Latin origin and means "Rival".
- A submission from Japan says the name Emil means "People of God".
- According to a user from Texas, U.S., the name Emil is of Arabic origin and means "God".
- A submission from West Virginia, U.S. says the name Emil means "Handsome".
- According to a user from Norway, the name Emil means "The name Emil means handsome".
- A submission from Australia says the name Emil means "eager".
- According to a user from Sweden, the name Emil is of Swedish origin and means "Almighty".
- According to a user from the United Kingdom, the name Emil is of Arabic origin and means "Excellence".
- A user from Azerbaijan says the name Emil is of German origin and means "Hard-working".
International Interest
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Wiktionary
From German Emil, from Latin Aemilius, a Roman family name from aemulus (“rival”). Cognate with French Émile.
- A male given name from Latin, equivalent to English Emil
Emil was also found in the following language(s): Czech, Danish, Estonian, Faroese, German, Hungarian, Norwegian, Polish, Romanian, Slovak, and Swedish
Notable Persons Named Emil
Notable Persons Named Emil
Klaus Fuchs
Klaus Fuchs was a scientist in the field of theoretical physics. Klaus was given the name Emil Julius Klaus Fuchs on December 29th, 1911 in Rüsselsheim am Main. He passed away on January 28th, 1988.
Emil Blonsky
Emil Blonsky is a comics character.
Emil Forsberg
Emil Forsberg is a soccer player for the RB Leipzig, GIF Sundsvall, Malmö FF, Sweden national under-19 football team, and Sweden national football team. Emil was born on October 23rd, 1991 in Sundsvall.
Emil Zátopek
Emil Zátopek was an athlete. Emil was born on September 19th, 1922 in Kopřivnice. He died on November 22nd, 2000.
Emil Cioran
Emil Cioran was a philosopher. Emil was born on April 8th, 1911 in Rășinari, Austro-Hungary. He passed away on June 21st, 1995.
Cory Wells
Cory Wells was a rock music singing. Cory was given the name Emil Lewandowski on February 5th, 1941 in Buffalo, New York, U.S. He breathed his last breath on October 20th, 2015.
- Emil NoldeArtist
- Emil JanningsActor
- Emil KraepelinScientist
- Emil Sitka
- Erich KästnerWriter
- Emil HáchaState President of Protectorate of Bohemia
- Emil ArtinScientist
- Emil von BehringScientist
- Emil KrafthSoccer Player
- Emil ConstantinescuPresident of Romania
- Emil Kapaun
- Emil BergströmSoccer Player
- Acey SladeMusician
- Emil Theodor KocherMedician
Notable Persons With the Last Name Emil
Notable Persons With the Last Name Emil
Christian Emil
Christian Emil was a prime minister. His most notable accomplishments were from 1865 to 1870. Christian was born on December 8th, 1817 in Frijsenborg. He breathed his last breath on October 12th, 1896.
Duke Of Anhalt-Kothen Louis Augustus Karl Frederick Emil
Duke was born on September 20th, 1802. He passed away on December 18th, 1818.
Jenő Dsida
They were most prominent from 1923 to 1938. Jenő was given the name Binder Jenő Emil on May 17th, 1907 in Szatmárnémeti, Austria-Hungary. They left this life on June 7th, 1938.
Aquila Emil
Aquila was born in Papua New Guinea. He breathed his last breath on February 4th, 2011.
Emil
Emil is a soccer player for the A.S. Pro Gorizia, A.C. Lumezzane, U.C. AlbinoLeffe, A.S.D. Junior Biellese Libertas, A.S.D. Calcio Ivrea, A.C. Carpenedolo, Bassano Virtus 55 S.T., A.S.D. Itala San Marco Gradisca, Venezia F.C., Pordenone Calcio, and Calcio Padova.
Ethnicity Distribution
| Ethnicity | Emil | U.S. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| █ | White | 73.95% | 64.26% |
| █ | African American | 4.98% | 11.96% |
| █ | Asian, Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander | 13.03% | 4.85% |
| █ | American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.00% | 0.69% |
| █ | Two or More Ethnicities | 6.51% | 1.76% |
| █ | Hispanic or Latino | 0.00% | 16.26% |
Of Last Name Emil
People with the last name Emil are most frequently White or Asian, Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander
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Fun Facts about the name Emil
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