Emil
Emil is a given name deriving from the Latin Aemilius, and the Old Norse name Emil, meaning "industrious" or "rival". The name is popular in many countries, including Germany, Sweden, and Norway.
Etymology[edit | edit source]
The name Emil comes from the Latin name Aemilius, which is derived from the Latin word "aemulus" meaning "rival". In Old Norse, Emil means "industrious".
Popularity[edit | edit source]
Emil is a popular name in many countries. In Germany, it is often used as a first name for boys. In Sweden and Norway, it is also a common name.
Notable people named Emil[edit | edit source]
There are many notable people named Emil. Some of them include:
- Emil Zátopek, a Czechoslovak long-distance runner best known for winning three gold medals at the 1952 Summer Olympics in Helsinki.
- Emil Nolde, a German-Danish painter and printmaker, one of the first Expressionists and a member of Die Brücke.
- Emil Cioran, a Romanian philosopher and essayist, known for his works on pessimism and nihilism.
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