Emilka

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Name
Emilka
Gender
Girl name
Syllables
3

Emilka is a feminine first name that is regarded as the Polish diminutive of Emilia. The meaning of the name can be literally described as 'the competitor', 'the imitator', 'the striving one', or also 'the one belonging to the family of the Aemilii'.

What does the name Emilka mean?

Emilka is a feminine first name that is regarded as the Polish diminutive of Emilia. The literal translation of the name is 'the competitor', 'the imitator', 'the striving one', or occasionally 'the one belonging to the family of the Aemilii'. The origin of Emilka lies in Latin and is derived from the element Æmŭlus or aemulus, which means 'eager', 'keen', 'to strive', 'to imitate', 'to compete', and 'to rival'. Additionally, Emilka is a Slavic short form of Premilka (beloved). The family of the Aemilii, originally known as Aimilia, was one of the oldest and most influential patrician houses in ancient Rome. Their roots trace back to the reign of Numa Pompilius, the second king of Rome. For many centuries, their members held the highest offices in the state. Other variants of the name include Aemilia, Aemiliana, Ämilia, Ämilie, Ämiliana, Emiliana, Emiliane, Emilianna, Emilie, Emiliy, Emily, Emilija, Emili, Emila, Emiline, Emilya, Emiliya, Emilijana, Emilee, and Emilyn.

Where does the name Emilka come from?

The first name Emilka has Latin roots and means 'the competitor'. The Latin

How do you pronounce Emilka?

Emilka is pronounced like 'Emil-ka'.

When is the name day of Emilka?

The name day of Emilka is celebrated on March 10 and May 22.

Popularity

In Germany, Emilka is a rather rare first name. It has not yet made it onto the German name popularity lists. The best ranking Emilka achieved was in 2002, when it reached 1,776th place in the Italian name charts. Between 1999 and 2024, Emilka was used as a first name in Italy fewer than ten times, earning it 5,626th place. In the last ten years, no child has been named this name.

Nicknames & pet names

Emi

Frequently asked questions about the name Emilka

What is the origin of the name Emilka?

Emilka has Latin roots and is a diminutive of Emilia. The name means 'the competitor' and is common in both Polish and Slavic.

What does the name Emilka mean?

The meaning of Emilka is 'the competitor', 'the imitator', or 'the striving one'. The name is derived from the Latin word Æmŭlus.

How popular is the name Emilka?

Emilka is gaining popularity in Poland and other Slavic countries, especially as a charming and modern diminutive of Emilia.

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