Emil Name Meaning
The name Emil comes from Swedish roots and carries a meaning worth knowing. Read the full meaning and origin of Emil below, then browse real variants, short forms, and related names from the same family. Tap any name to copy it instantly.
Emil Name Meaning
Swedish, Norwegian, Danish, German, Romanian, Bulgarian, Czech, Polish, Slovene, Serbian, Croatian, Macedonian, Hungarian, Icelandic, EnglishFrom the Roman family name Aemilius, which was derived from Latin aemulus...
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What does the name Emil mean?
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Is Emil a boy or girl name?
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