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Name Origin

Emmerich is a German masculine given name meaning 'powerful ruler' or 'industrious ruler'. It's derived from the Germanic elements 'emer' (work, industrious) and 'ric' (ruler, power).

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Famous People

Emmerich Kálmán (1882-1953)

Composer

  • Wrote operettas like 'Die Csárdásfürstin' (The Gypsy Princess) and 'Gräfin Mariza'
  • His music is still popular today in opera houses and concert halls worldwide

Emmerich Danon (1946-)

Filmmaker, Historian

  • Directed films about Jewish history and culture

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