Emil
[ˈɛːmɪl]Meaning
from the Roman family name Aemilius, from Latin aemulus, "rival"
Background Story
Emil comes from the Roman family name Aemilius, which was derived from the Latin word aemulus, meaning "rival". It is used in Catalan, Dutch, Finnish, French, Greek, Italian, Latvian, Lithuanian, Portuguese and Spanish, as well as in Ancient Roman. A notable bearer was the Czech long-distance runner Emil Zátopek.
Temperament
Variations
Emile, Emilio
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