Emil
Meaning of Emil
Emil is a classic male name with a strong and timeless appeal. It has English and German pronunciations, making it versatile for different cultural backgrounds. In English, it is pronounced as ee-mil (/i:ˌmɪl/), while in German, it is pronounced as ay-meel (/aɪˈmi:l/). This name also has variations such as Emilio and Emile, providing options for parents who may want to add a unique twist to the name. Emil has been steadily used in the United States over the years, consistently ranking within the top 150 names for boys. Its popularity peaked in the 1960s when it ranked at number 99. Although its ranking has slightly decreased since then, Emil remains a charming choice for modern parents seeking a traditional yet distinctive name for their baby boy.
Pronunciation
German
- Pronunced as ay-meel (/aɪˈmi:l/)
English
- Pronunced as ee-mil (/i:ˌmɪl/)
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Notable People Named Emil
| Emil Artin was an Austrian mathematician of Armenian descent. |
| Emil Theodor Kocher was a Swiss physician and Nobel Prize winner known for his groundbreaking work in thyroid surgery and the promotion of aseptic surgical techniques. |
| Emil Zátopek was a Czech long-distance runner who won three gold medals at the 1952 Summer Olympics and was nicknamed the "Czech Locomotive". |
| Emil Grigoryevich Gilels, a Soviet pianist, is widely considered one of the greatest pianists in history. |
| Emil Warmiński was a Polish physician, social and national activist, and founder of the Polish House in Bydgoszcz. |
| Emil von Behring, a German physiologist, was awarded the 1901 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine for his discovery of a diphtheria antitoxin, earning him the title "saviour of children." |
| Emil Fuchs was a versatile Austrian-American artist known for his sculptures, paintings, and portraits of British royalty, who gained popularity in London high society during the early 20th century. |
| Emil Grosswald was a mathematician known for his work in number theory. |
| Emil Ludwig was a German-Swiss author famous for his biographies and study of historical figures. |
| Emil Kriewitz was a German immigrant and Mexican–American War veteran who played a key role as an intermediary between the Adelsverein colonists and the Penateka Comanche, with his home in Castell, Texas being designated as a Recorded Texas Historic Landmark. |
| Emil Hegle Svendsen, a retired Norwegian biathlete, has achieved great success with eight Winter Olympics medals and numerous gold medals at World Championships. |
| Emil Zsigmondy was an Austrian physician and mountaineer. |
| Emil Kirdorf was a German industrialist who was honored by Adolf Hitler for his support to the Nazi Party. |
| Emil Stanisław Rappaport, a Polish lawyer of Jewish descent, was a renowned specialist in criminal law and a founder of the doctrine of international criminal law, receiving high recognition for his contributions. |
| Emil Hațieganu was a prominent Romanian politician and jurist, known for his involvement with the Romanian National Party and the National Peasants' Party, as well as being the brother of physician Iuliu Hațieganu. |
