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אמילי


Meaning of the name אמילי

Emily is a feminine name with universal charm and profound meaning, which has gained tremendous popularity in Israel and around the world. The name originates from Latin, derived from the ancient Roman name "Aemilius" meaning "rival," "striving for excellence," or "industrious." The Latin meaning reflects qualities of ambition, determination, and desire to excel, values that were extremely important in ancient Roman culture. The name came to Hebrew through English, where it has been one of the most common and beloved names for over a century. In modern Hebrew culture, Emily has become particularly popular in recent decades, as part of a trend of adopting international names that sound good in both Hebrew and other languages. The name conveys elegance, delicacy, and strength simultaneously - a rare and impressive combination. Parents of Emily typically choose this name for its sweet and melodic sound, but also for the powerful meaning behind it. The name represents women with strong character, ambition, and natural leadership abilities, while maintaining femininity and sensitivity. Emily carries a rich cultural heritage. In English literature, the name is associated with strong and interesting characters, such as the American poet Emily Dickinson, one of the greatest poets of all time, whose works reflect emotional depth and philosophical insights. In Hebrew culture, women named Emily are perceived as having fascinating personalities - they combine external softness with internal strength, creativity with practicality, and emotional sensitivity with decisiveness. The name is particularly suitable for families seeking a name that is both modern and carries deep meaning, a name that will allow their daughter to integrate easily into the global world while maintaining a unique and independent identity.

The name אמילי with vowels

אֶמִילִי

The name אמילי in English

Emily | Emilie | Emilia

אמילי is mainly suitable for

Girl

Is the name אמילי considered international

Yes

Origin of the name אמילי from Kabbalah

In Kabbalah, the name Emily is associated with the Sefirot of Gevurah (Strength) and Yesod (Foundation), representing power, determination, and stability. Women with this name are perceived as having strong leadership energy, natural charisma, and high self-confidence. They carry within them a unique balance between spiritual strength and practical expression in the physical world, and are capable of leading and influencing their environment while maintaining sensitivity and empathy.

Gematria value for the name אמילי

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Numerology value for the name אמילי

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Famous people named אמילי

Emily Amrusi - Israeli singer and reality TV star | Emily Blunt - famous British-American actress | Emily Dickinson - renowned American poet | Emily Ratajkowski - American model and actress | Emily Watson - award-winning British actress

Names similar to אמילי

Total times the name אמילי was registered

6856 times

Graph of the name אמילי

* Source: Central Bureau of Statistics. As of April 2022

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