Emmelina

Emmelina is a Latinized form of the name Emmeline, which was common in the Middle Ages in the Netherlands. It represents the feminine variant of the name Emil, which traces back to Aemilius and is linked to the gentilice of the Aemilii.

What does the name Emmelina mean?

The name Emmelina is derived from Emmeline and is a feminine form of Emil or its original form Aemilius, which refers to the Aemilii. This family was of great significance in the Roman Empire. The meanings of the name include terms like 'the imitator', 'the brave', 'the competitor', 'the diligent', or 'the one descended from the Aemilii'. Its origin lies in Latin, derived from the word Æmŭlus or aemulus, which means 'eager', 'desirous', 'to strive after', 'to imitate', 'to compete', and 'to rival'. Additionally, Emmelina is a more modern variant of the old German name Ameline, which can be considered a short form of Amalindis. Here, the meaning is 'the brave shield-bearer' or 'the gentle Amalerin'. The Aemilii, originally known as Aimilia, belong to the oldest and most influential patrician families of ancient Rome, dating back to the time of Numa Pompilius, the second king of Rome. Their members held significant offices in the state for many generations. Other variants include Emmilia, Emmilie, Emmily, Emmeli, Emmely, Emmelia, Emmelie, and Emmelin.

Where does the name Emmelina come from?

The etymology of Emmelina is both Gothic and Old High German and means 'the imitator'. It consists of elements from Old High German and Latin: The Latin origin Æmŭlus or aemulus stands for 'eager, desirous, to strive after, to imitate, to compete, to rival'. Furthermore, the name is derived from Ameline, which comes from the Gothic amals for 'capable, brave' or from amal or aml for 'hard work, advancement, activity, capability, the Amaler' as well as lind for 'mild, soft, tender, gentle, friendly'. In relation to the linden tree, which is associated with the Old High German word linta, there could also be a reference to the linden wood shield. Emmelina is widespread in various languages such as German, Dutch, Italian, and Latinized.

How do you pronounce Emmelina?

Em-me-li-na

When is the name day of Emmelina?

The name days for Emmelina are celebrated on January 5, March 10, and May 22.

Popularity

In Germany, Emmelina is a rather rare first name. In 2020, it ranked 4,158th on the list of the most common female baby names. The highest rank was achieved in 2008 with 1,636th place. In the last ten years, Emmelina has been given as a first name about 20 times, leading to a placement of 6,013 in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, the name ranks 6,582nd.

Famous people

• Emmeline Pankhurst (1858-1928) British suffragette