Names That Mean Rival
- Mil
Origin:
Diminutive of Emil, LatinMeaning:
"rival"Description:
Super-short names are popular with Dutch-speaking parents, and this shortened form has come a long way from the original Aemilianus. Mil is in the Top 100 in Belgium.
- Emiland
Origin:
FrenchMeaning:
"rival or emulator"Description:
An almost forgotten, but rather dashing, medieval French member of the Emil- family of names.
- Emeliz
Origin:
SpanishMeaning:
"rival"Description:
A rare spin on the Emily group of names occasionally used in Spanish-speaking communities. It may be based on the medieval French name Emelisse.
- Emilía
Origin:
Icelandic variation of Emilia, LatinMeaning:
"rival"Description:
The Icelandic transcription of Emilia, pronounced with an emphasis on the first syllable.
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