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Boy's nameOrigin: LatinName day: 31 January

Emil

Emil is a traditional masculine name of Latin origin, derived from the Roman family name Aemilius. It carries a classic, concise, and timeless charm with widespread historical appeal. Thanks to its cognates across many languages, it is easily understood and respected worldwide.

Name variants

International equivalents and translations

English:
Emil
Slovak:
Emil
Czech:
Emil
Hungarian:
Emil
Polish:
Emil
Ukrainian:
German:
Emil
Spanish:
French:
Italian:
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Origin and etymology of the name

Scholarly onomastic and linguistic analysis
Linguistic explanation and meaning

The name Emil is interpreted as "rival" or "one who strives to emulate".

Detailed Slovak etymology analysis

Meno Emil pochádza z rímskeho rodového mena Aemilius. To sa tradične spája s latinským slovom aemulus vo význame súper, sok alebo ten, kto sa usiluje niekoho napodobniť či vyrovnať sa mu.

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Medzinárodný cestovateľský index

Ako ľahko sa meno Emil vyslovuje v cudzine, zapisuje na letenky a vníma vo svete

100 / 100Svetobežník (Globálne meno)
Stupeň medzinárodnej adaptácie100 %
Zápis v pase / na letenke:

EMIL

100 % zhodný s pôvodným tvarom
Písmo a diakritika:

Bez diakritiky (ASCII)

Univerzálny medzinárodný zápis
Svetové jazyky:

16 cudzích podôb

Česky, Anglicky, Maďarsky
Cestovateľské výhody mena
  • •Zápis bez diakritiky – 100 % zhodný s medzinárodnými pasmi, letenkami a cudzími klávesnicami.
  • •Univerzálna výslovnosť – neobsahuje zhluky hlások náročné pre cudzincov.
  • •Ideálna dvojslabičná dĺžka – melodická a rýchlo zapamätateľná na celom svete.
  • •Globálne rozšírené meno – má priame ekvivalenty vo viac než 10 svetových jazykoch.

Name days and calendars

Dates in Slovak and international calendars
31 JanuaryOficiálny kalendár
Slovak Official CalendarSlovak Extended CalendarTranovský Evangelical
23 January
Nórsko
10 March
Austrian CalendarCroatian Calendar
22 May
Czech Calendar
28 May
Hungarian CalendarCroatian Calendar
11 October
Polish Calendar
12 November
Austrian Calendar
14 November
Švédsko

Grammar & Cases

Overview of grammatical cases for greetings, cards, and official use
Syllable count: 2
1. Nominative:Who, what?
Emil
2. Genitive:Of whom, of what?
Emila
3. Dative:To whom, to what?
Emilovi
4. Accusative:Whom, what?
Emila
5. Vocative (address):Direct address
Emil
6. Locative:About whom, about what?
Emilovi
7. Instrumental:With whom, with what?
Emilom

Diminutives and pet forms

Affectionate and family nicknames
Domestic forms, nicknames and diminutives:
EmilkoEmkoMilkoEmo
Formal address:Official correspondence and formal occasions
Dear Mr. Emil
Familiar address (intimate form):Addressing family and friends
Emil! Emilko! Milko!

Notable figures named Emil

28

People connected to this name according to Wikidata and editorial sources.

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Person type
Emil Fischer
DE
1852 – 1919Historical Figure

German chemist (1852–1919)

Emil Zátopek
CZ
1922 – 2000Historical Figure

Czech long-distance runner (1922-2000)

Emil Jannings
DE
1884 – 1950Historical Figure

German actor (1884-1950)

Emil Nolde
DE
1867 – 1956Historical Figure

German artist (1867–1956)

Emil Hácha
AH
1872 – 1945Historical Figure

Czech politician, political prisoner, lawyer, translator and judge (1872-1945)

Emil Forsberg
SE
born 1991Notable Figure

Swedish association football player

Emil Abderhalden
CH
1877 – 1950Historical Figure

Swiss biochemist and physiologist (1877–1950)

Emil Artin
AH
1898 – 1962Historical Figure

Austrian-Armenian mathematician (1898–1962)

Test how Emil sounds with your surname

Acoustic analyzer evaluates pronunciation fluency and syllable rhythm.

Supports compound surnames (e.g. Smith-Jones)

Full name:

Emil Smith

2 + 1 = 3 syllables

85 / 100Very good
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Initials / monogram:with dots:E.S.without dots:ES
What works about this combination:
  • The combination has a balanced rhythm and clear sound transitions.

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