Emit
Hebrew/Germanic · Boy · 2 syllables
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About the name Emit
The name 'Emit' is a variant of 'Emmett', derived from the Hebrew name 'Emet' meaning "truth," or from the Old German 'Emil' meaning "industrious" or "rival." It is used primarily in English-speaking cultures, often within Jewish communities due to its Hebrew root, with notable historical context as a surname in early American history, such as the Irish nationalist Robert Emmet.
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Etymology
The name 'Emit' is a variant of 'Emmett', derived from the Hebrew name 'Emet' meaning "truth," or from the Old German 'Emil' meaning "industrious" or "rival." It is used primarily in English-speaking cultures, often within Jewish communities due to its Hebrew root, with notable historical context as a surname in early American history, such as the Irish nationalist Robert Emmet.
Emit currently ranks #10,040 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1922.
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