Emilian
Romanian · Boy · 3 syllables
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About the name Emilian
Emilian derives from the Latin name Aemilianus, which is based on the Roman family name Aemilius, meaning "rival" or "eager," from the Latin root aemulus.
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Etymology
Emilian derives from the Latin name Aemilianus, which is based on the Roman family name Aemilius, meaning "rival" or "eager," from the Latin root aemulus. The name is primarily used in Christian cultures, particularly in Eastern Europe (Romania, Russia, Poland) and among Catholic and Orthodox traditions, with historical prominence through Saint Emilian of Cogolla, a 6th-century hermit venerated in Spain.
Emilian currently ranks #5,086 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2025.
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