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Emilia

Pronunciation: eh-MEE-lee-ə (key)

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Origin of the name Emilia:

Feminine form of Emil, derived from the Latin Aemilius, an old Roman family name probably derived from aemulus (rival, trying to equal or excel, emulating) There are some who thing Emilio is of Germanic origin and derive it from the element amal (work).

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Emi, Emmi, Emmy, Em, Mimi, Mia, Emily, Milly, Millie, Milhouse, Emma, Lia

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Emilia is a genus of beautiful tropical plants

Emilia is the name of a historical region of Italy

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Emilia Fox, actress

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Emilia is Iago's wife in Shakespeare's tragedy "Othello"

Emilia, sporty dancer in the Dance Central games for Xbox

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