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

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

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

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.

See also

• Emil (disambiguation)
• Emil (given name)

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