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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, Director

  • Starred in 'The Breakfast Club'
  • Directed and starred in 'The Mighty Ducks'

Emilio Fernández (1904-1986)

Film Director, Actor

  • Won the Palme d'Or at Cannes for 'Maria Candelaria'
  • Pioneer of Mexican cinema

Emilio Aguinaldo (1869-1964)

Politician, Military Leader

  • First President of the Philippines
  • Led the Philippine Revolution against Spain

Emilio Colombo (1920-2013)

Politician

  • Served as Prime Minister of Italy from 1970 to 1972
  • Held various ministerial positions throughout his career

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