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Name Origin

Emelia is a feminine given name of Latin origin, meaning 'rival' or 'eager.' It is a variant of Emilia, which is derived from the Roman family name Aemilius.

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Famous People

Emelia Earhart (1897-1937)

Aviator

  • First female aviator to fly solo across the Atlantic Ocean.
  • Set many other aviation records.

Emelia Clarke (1986-)

Actress

  • Known for her role as Daenerys Targaryen in the HBO series Game of Thrones.
  • Appeared in films such as Me Before You and Solo: A Star Wars Story.