Emmelin

Emmelin represents an alternative spelling of Emmeline, a feminine first name that traces back to Emil and its original form Aemilius. The name is associated with the gender of the Aemilii, a significant patrician family in the Roman Empire.

What does the name Emmelin mean?

Emmelin is a variant of the name Emmeline, which is considered the feminine form of Emil and its original form Aemilius. The origin of the name lies in the gentil name of the Aemilii, an influential family in ancient Rome. The meanings are diverse and include 'the imitator', 'the brave one', 'the competitor', 'the diligent one', as well as 'the one descended from the Aemilii'. The name derives from the Latin word Æmŭlus or aemulus, which means 'eager', 'desirous', 'to emulate', 'to imitate', 'to compete', or 'to rival'. Additionally, Emmelin is also considered a variant of the Old High German name Amalinde, which means 'the brave one with the linden wood shield' or 'the gentle Amalerin'. The Aemilii, originally written as Aimilia, belong to the oldest and most influential patrician houses of ancient Rome and held significant state offices for a long time. Other variants of the name include Emmilia, Emmilie, Emmily, Emmeli, Emmely, Emmelia, Emmelie, and Emmelina.

Where does the name Emmelin come from?

Emmelin is a feminine first name with roots in Latin and Old High German, meaning 'the imitator'. It is composed of: Emelie: Æmŭlus or aemulus, which means 'eager', 'desirous', 'to emulate', 'to imitate', 'to compete', and 'to rival' (Latin); Amalinde: amals, which means 'capable', 'brave' (Gothic) or amal or aml, which means 'laborious work', 'advancement', 'diligence', 'capability' (Old High German and Old Norse), and lind, which means 'mild', 'soft', 'tender', 'gentle', 'friendly' (Old High German) or linta, which means 'the linden', 'the linden wood shield' (Old High German). The languages in which the name appears are German, English, and French.

How do you pronounce Emmelin?

Emmelin is pronounced as 'Em-me-lin'.

When is the name day of Emmelin?

The name days for Emmelin are January 5, March 10, and May 22.

Popularity

Emmelin is a rather rare name in Germany. In 2022, it ranked 5,539th on the list of the most common female baby names. Its best ranking was achieved in 2019 with position 4,068. In the last ten years, Emmelin has been given as a first name about 20 times, which places it at 7,036th in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 8,440th.

Nicknames & pet names

Emmi