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Name Origin

Emilio is a masculine given name of Italian origin. It is a variant of the Roman name Aemilius, which means 'rival' or 'industrious'. Emilio carries connotations of ambition, competitiveness, and hard work.

italianromanmasculinerivalindustriousambitioncompetitive

Famous People

Emilio Estevez (1962-)

Actor, Filmmaker

  • Starred in iconic films like 'The Breakfast Club' and 'Mighty Ducks'
  • Directed films such as 'Bobby' and 'The Way'

Emilio Aguinaldo (1869-1964)

Revolutionary Leader, First President of the Philippines

  • Led the Philippine Revolution against Spain
  • Served as the first president of the Philippines

Emilio Colombo (1920-2013)

Politician

  • Served as Prime Minister of Italy (1970-1972)
  • Held various ministerial positions

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