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Name Origin

Emil is a masculine given name of German origin. It is a short form of the name Emile, which itself comes from the Latin 'aemilius' meaning 'rival' or 'eager'.

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Famous People

Emil Zátopek (1922-2000)

Athlete

  • Four-time Olympic gold medalist
  • World record holder in multiple running events

Emil Nolde (1867-1956)

Painter

  • Member of the Expressionist group 'Die Brücke'
  • Known for his expressive use of color and biblical themes

Emil Ludwig (1881-1948)

Writer, biographer

  • Prolific author of historical biographies and novels
  • Known for his accessible writing style

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