♂♀ Name Emili – rival

Origin:	Hungarian, Serbian, Croatian, Catalan, Latin
Meaning:	of the Aemilius family, rival, eager
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Emili is a unisex name with Hungarian, Serbian, Croatian, and Catalan usage. It ultimately comes from the Latin surname Aemilius and is associated with the meanings “of the Aemilius family,” “rival,” and “eager.”

Where does the name Emili come from?

Emili is a Hungarian, Serbian, and Croatian variant of the name Emily. It is also considered a Catalan form of the name Emil and, therefore, a boy’s name. The name is derived from the Latin surname Aemilius, one of the most influential patrician families in ancient Rome.

What does the name Emili mean?

Emili means “of the Aemilius family,” “rival,” or “eager.”

Word composition

• Latin “aemulus” = rival, eager

Pronunciation of Emili

Famous people with this name

• Emili Teixidor (* 1932 in Roda de Ter – † 2012 in Barcelona) was a Spanish (Catalan) writer, educator, and journalist, best known for the novel Pa negre
• Emili Vendrell i Ibars (* 1893 in Barcelona – † 1962 in Barcelona) was a Catalan tenor and one of the foremost interpreters of traditional Catalan songs
• Emili Grahit (* 1941 in Girona) is a Spanish architect and politician who served as Mayor of Girona
• Emili Baleriola (* 1969 in Sant Boi de Llobregat) is a Spanish racing driver who competed in international motorsport series
• Emili Rosales (* 1968 in Sant Carles de la Ràpita) is a Spanish (Catalan) novelist, editor, and literary critic
• Emili Vicente (* 1965 in La Seu d'Urgell – † 2017 in Lleida) was a Spanish football player and coach
• Emili Armengol (* 1949 in Barcelona) is a Spanish sculptor and painter known for monumental public artworks
• Emili Blasco (* 1965 in Barcelona) is a Spanish journalist and author specializing in international affairs
• Emili Pujol i Vilarrubí (* 1886 in La Granadella – † 1980 in Barcelona) was a Catalan classical guitarist, composer, and musicologist
• Emili Salut Payà (* 1918 in Barcelona – † 1982 in Barcelona) was a Catalan composer and conductor

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Last updated: 6/15/2026