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Emilija

Emilija is an international form of the traditional name Emília, widely used especially in South Slavic and Baltic languages. It sounds melodic and unique while maintaining its connection to ancient Roman naming traditions. In the Slovak context, it is easily understood, though less common than the local form Emília.

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International equivalents and translations

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Origin and etymology of the name

Scholarly onomastic and linguistic analysis
Linguistic explanation and meaning

The name expresses diligence, purposefulness, and a desire to equal the best.

Detailed Slovak etymology analysis

Juhoslovanská a baltská podoba mena Emília, odvodená z latinského rodového mena Aemilius, respektíve jeho ženskej podoby Aemilia. Meno sa tradične spája s latinským slovom aemulus vo význame „súperivý, usilujúci sa vyrovnať inému“.

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Medzinárodný cestovateľský index

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

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

EMILIJA

100 % zhodný s pôvodným tvarom
Písmo a diakritika:

Bez diakritiky (ASCII)

Univerzálny medzinárodný zápis
Svetové jazyky:

12 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.
  • •Globálne rozšírené meno – má priame ekvivalenty vo viac než 9 svetových jazykoch.
Na čo myslieť v zahraničí
  • •Dlhšie meno (4 slabiky) môže byť v rýchlej medzinárodnej komunikácii skracované.

Name days and calendars

Dates in Slovak and international calendars
17 June
Croatian Calendar
18 July
Croatian Calendar
19 September
Croatian Calendar
Pronunciation and phonetic note:

Výslovnosť: e-mi-li-ja.

Grammar & Cases

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

Diminutives and pet forms

Affectionate and family nicknames
Domestic forms, nicknames and diminutives:
EmilijkaEmilkaEmiEmkaMilkaMila
Formal address:Official correspondence and formal occasions
Dear Ms. Emilija
Familiar address (intimate form):Addressing family and friends
Emilijka! Emi! Milka!

Notable figures named Emilija

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

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Person type
Emilija Kokić
born 1968Notable Figure

Croatian singer

Emilija Redžepi
born 1973Notable Figure

Kosovar politician (* 1973)

Emilija Nikołowa
born 1991Notable Figure

Bulgarian volleyball player

Emilija Podrug
born 1979Notable Figure

Croatian basketball player (born 1979)

Emilija Vileišienė
1861 – 1935Historical Figure

Lithuanian activist

Emilija Stojmenova Duh
born 1985Notable Figure

Slovenian politician

Emilija Spudaitė-Gvildienė
1887 – 1965Historical Figure

Lithuanian educator and politician (1887-1965)

Emilija Lazić
born 2000Notable Figure

Serbian handball player

Test how Emilija sounds with your surname

Acoustic analyzer evaluates pronunciation fluency and syllable rhythm.

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

Full name:

Emilija Smith

4 + 1 = 5 syllables

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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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