Boy name
Emil name meaning
“rival, one who strives to equal”
Emil is a masculine European name commonly linked to the meaning rival or one who strives to equal. It comes from the Roman family name Aemilius. That family name is traditionally connected with Latin aemulus, meaning rival or emulator, which supplies the interpretation associated with Emil.
What does Emil mean?
Rival, one who strives to equal
In Indonesian: pesaing, yang berusaha menyamai
Origin and cultural usage of Emil
A European name from the Roman family name Aemilius, traditionally connected with Latin aemulus, ‘rival’ or ‘emulator’.
Name combinations with Emil
Two- and three-word full-name ideas with Emil, built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each word.
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Meaning of each word
- Emil: rival, one who strives to equal
- Sumono: good-hearted, happy
- Airlangga: one who crosses water
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Meaning of each word
- Emil: rival, one who strives to equal
- Aprianto: associated with the month of April
- Prasetio: solemn promise, loyalty
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Emil Prastyo
Meaning of each word
- Emil: rival, one who strives to equal
- Prastyo: pledge or oath of loyalty
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Meaning of each word
- Madya: the middle, an intermediate level
- Emil: rival, one who strives to equal
- Triyanto: three; third child
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Emil Mardiansyah
Meaning of each word
- Emil: rival, one who strives to equal
- Mardiansyah: king; ruler
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Meaning of each word
- Emil: rival, one who strives to equal
- Saputra: son, male child
- Rudianto: famous wolf
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How to pronounce Emil
| Syllables | 2 · 4 letters · 4-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦲꦺꦩꦶꦭ꧀ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮈᮙᮤᮜ᮪ |
Is Emil a boy’s name?
Yes, Emil is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 100% of bearers are male. See all boy names.
Emil ranks #1,022 among boy names in our data sample (19 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Variants and similar names
Names that sound like Emil
Famous people named Emil
- Emil Audero Mulyadi · b. 1997
- Emil Dardak · b. 1984
- Emil Kusumo · b. 1979
- Emil Arifin · b. 1959
- Emil Heradi
- Emil Abeng · b. 1969
- Emil Bachtiar · b. 1960
- Emil Budianto · b. 1960
- Emil Hakim · b. 1958
- Emil Haris · b. 1969
- Emil M Ibrahim · b. 1984
- Emil Malik Ibrahim · b. 1984
FAQ about the name Emil
What is the meaning of Emil?
Emil means rival, one who strives to equal. A European name from the Roman family name Aemilius, traditionally connected with Latin aemulus, ‘rival’ or ‘emulator’.
Is Emil a boy’s name?
Yes, Emil is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 100% of bearers are male.
What is the origin of the name Emil?
Emil is of European and Latin origin.
How many syllables does Emil have?
Emil has 2 syllables (E-mil) and 4 letters.
How popular is the name Emil?
Emil ranks #1,022 among boy names in our data sample (19 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
What full names go well with Emil?
Some ideas: Emil Sumono Airlangga; Emil Aprianto Prasetio; Emil Prastyo.
Famous people named Emil?
Notable people named Emil include Emil Audero Mulyadi, Emil Dardak, Emil Kusumo.
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