Dear to God
Pronunciation: EH-mil
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Emil is a male name from Biblical origin meaning "Dear to God". It is used in Christian naming contexts and appears in English, Hebrew, Greek, Latin. Pronunciation: EH-mil. Lucky number: 3. Parents often choose it for its clear meaning, cultural background, and positive naming associations.
Source Language
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Αἰμίλιος
ἰσχυρός καὶ ἐνεργός
Pronunciation
English Pronunciation
EH-mil
IPA
/ˈɛmɪl/
Origin
Root Origin
Biblical
Language Usage
Religion
Lucky Details
Lucky Number
3
Lucky Day
Sunday
Lucky Colors
Lucky Stone
Sapphire
Life Path Number
6
Personality
Spiritual
Cultural Context
Historical Usage
Historical records show that Emil of Kaupang (9th century Norway) The name Emil carried significant spiritual weight in that era.
9th century
Translations
Additional language translations available for this name.
Emil
strong and energetic person
אמיל
רמז לחוזק ועוצמה
Αἰμίλιος
ἰσχυρός καὶ ἐνεργός
Aemilius
fortis et energicus
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