Competitor, rival, industrious
Pronunciation: EM-ih-lee
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Emily is a male name from Biblical origin meaning "Competitor". It is used in Christian naming contexts and appears in English, Hebrew, Greek, Latin. Pronunciation: EM-ih-lee. Lucky number: 5. Parents often choose it for its clear meaning, cultural background, and positive naming associations.
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Εμιλί
βασιλικό και ρομαντικό όνομα με βαθύ νόημα
Pronunciation
English Pronunciation
EM-ih-lee
IPA
/ˈɛmɪli/
Origin
Root Origin
Biblical
Language Usage
Religion
Lucky Details
Lucky Number
5
Lucky Day
Thursday
Lucky Colors
Lucky Stone
Rose Quartz
Life Path Number
3
Personality
Spiritual
Cultural Context
Historical Usage
The name Emily is derived from the Latin word 'Aemilia' which was a Roman family name. This name was popular among early Christians and was borne by several early saints including Saint Emily of Rome and Saint Emily of Amesbury.
Early Christianity (2nd to 11th centuries)
During the Middle Ages, Emily was a popular name in Europe. It was believed that the name Emily was derived from the Hebrew word 'amah' meaning 'rival' or 'emm' meaning 'mother' and was associated with the biblical character Mary, the mother of Jesus.
Middle Ages (5th to 15th centuries)
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Historical Figures & Cultural References
Translations
Additional language translations available for this name.
Emily
royal and romantic name with deep spiritual meaning
אֶמִילִי
שם מלכותי ורומנטי בעל משמעות עמוקה
Εμιλί
βασιλικό και ρομαντικό όνομα με βαθύ νόημα
Emilia
nomen regium et romanticum cum profundo significatu
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