♀ Name Emília – rival

Origin:	Portuguese, Slovakian, Czech, Hungarian, Latin
Meaning:	of the Aemilius family, rival, eager
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Emília is a Portuguese, Slovak, Czech, and Hungarian feminine form of Emil. It is derived from the Latin surname Aemilius and is associated with meanings such as “of the Aemilius family,” “rival,” and “eager.”

Where does the name Emília come from?

Emília is a Portuguese, Slovakian, Czech, and Hungarian feminine form of the masculine name Emil, which is derived from the Latin surname Aemilius, one of the most influential patrician families in the Roman Empire.

What does the name Emília mean?

Emília means “of the Aemilius family” and “rival” or “eager”.

Word composition

Latin “aemulus” = rival, eager

Pronunciation of Emília

Famous people with this name

• Emília Vášáryová (born 1942) is a Slovak actress and member of the Slovak National Theater
• Emília Rotter (1906–2003) was a Hungarian figure skater.
• Emília dos Santos Braga (1867–1949) was a Portuguese naturalist painter who also painted nudes.

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Last updated: 3/29/2026