Girl name
Emi name meaning
“industrious, diligent”
Emi is a feminine name commonly linked to the meaning industrious or diligent through Emilia, from Latin Aemilia. This interpretation connects it with aemulus, meaning rival. Emi can also be a short form of Emma, while Emy and Emmy are alternative spellings with the same possible origins.
What does Emi mean?
Industrious, diligent
In Indonesian: tekun, giat
Origin and cultural usage of Emi
Emi, Emy, and Emmy can be short forms of Emma or Emilia. Through Emilia, the name derives from Latin Aemilia and is traditionally interpreted as 'industrious', through aemulus, 'rival'.
| Starts with | E |
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How to pronounce Emi
| Syllables | 2 · 3 letters |
|---|---|
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦲꦺꦩꦶ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮈᮙᮤ |
Is Emi a girl’s name?
Yes, Emi is used mostly as a girl’s name. In our data sample, 8% of bearers are male. See all girl names.
Emi ranks #219 among girl names in our data sample (40 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Variants and similar names
The same name in other spellings (for example old and new Indonesian spelling):
Names that sound like Emi
Famous people named Emi
- Emi Nurjasmi
- Emi Agustina · b. 1965
- Emi Aher · b. 1974
- Emi Anisa · b. 1977
- Emi Dharma Laksmi
- Emi Ekawati · b. 1979
- Emi Emilia · b. 1966
- Emi Enembe · b. 1960
- Emi Gustiawan
- Emi Haryuni · b. 1965
- Emi Helmina · b. 1984
- Emi Iriani
FAQ about the name Emi
What is the meaning of Emi?
Emi means industrious, diligent. Emi, Emy, and Emmy can be short forms of Emma or Emilia. Through Emilia, the name derives from Latin Aemilia and is traditionally interpreted as 'industrious', through aemulus, 'rival'.
Is Emi a girl’s name?
Yes, Emi is used mostly as a girl’s name. In our data sample, 8% of bearers are male.
How many syllables does Emi have?
Emi has 2 syllables (E-mi) and 3 letters.
How popular is the name Emi?
Emi ranks #219 among girl names in our data sample (40 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
What are other spellings of Emi?
Other spellings: Emmy, Emy.
Famous people named Emi?
Notable people named Emi include Emi Nurjasmi, Emi Agustina, Emi Aher.
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