Emperor
Meaning of Emperor
The name Emperor is a distinguished and powerful choice for a baby boy, rooted in Latin origins. It derives from the Latin word "imperator," which was a title used by Roman generals and later adopted by sovereign rulers of the Roman Empire. Pronounced as em-per-er (/ˈɛmpərər/), this name evokes images of strength, leadership, and nobility. Although relatively rare in the United States, with occurrences ranging from 5 to 15 newborns annually over recent years, it has steadily maintained its presence on the unique baby names list. The name Emperor is ideal for parents seeking a regal and commanding name that stands out with historical grandeur and authority.
Pronunciation
English
- Pronunced as em-per-er (/ˈɛmpərər/)
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Notable People Named Emperor
| Emperor Taizong of Tang, also known as Li Shimin, was the second emperor of the Tang dynasty and is considered a co-founder of the dynasty for his significant contributions to its establishment and consolidation. |
| Emperor Wu of Han, also known as Liu Che, was the seventh emperor of the Han dynasty, known for his long reign, expansion of Chinese influence, and patronage of arts and culture. |
| Joshua Abraham Norton, also known as Emperor Norton, declared himself "Emperor of the United States" in 1859 and later took on the title of "Protector of Mexico" in 1863. |
| Mutsuhito, also known as Emperor Meiji, was the transformative leader of Japan during the Meiji era, overseeing the country's transition from a feudal state to a modern industrialized nation. |
| Emperor Go-Daigo was the 96th emperor of Japan who successfully overthrew the Kamakura shogunate and established the short-lived Kenmu Restoration, bringing the Imperial House back into power. |
| Yoshihito, also known as Emperor Taishō, was the 123rd emperor of Japan and the second monarch of the Empire of Japan from 1912 to 1926. |
| Emperor Higashiyama was the 113th emperor of Japan, known for his reign during the Genroku era, a time of economic stability and flourishing arts. |
| Emperor Konoe was the 76th emperor of Japan in the traditional order of succession. |
| Emperor Kinmei was the 29th emperor of Japan, with a reign from 539 to 571, and is considered by some historians as the first historically verifiable Japanese emperor. |
| Emperor Jing of Liang, also known as Xiao Fangzhi, was an emperor of the Chinese Liang Dynasty who was declared emperor in 555 but was forced to yield the throne and later killed by Chen Baxian in 558. |
| Emperor Tsuchimikado was the 83rd emperor of Japan in the traditional order of succession. |
| Emperor Zhenzong of Song, also known as Zhao Heng, was the third emperor of the Song dynasty of China, reigning from 997 until his death in 1022. |
| Emperor Kōgon was the first of the Emperors of Northern Court during the Period of the Northern and Southern Courts in Japan, reigning from 1331 through 1333. |
