Emilia
/eˈmi.lja/
Emilia is the Italian word for the name Emilia.
In a geographical context, the name is almost always used as part of the larger administrative region Emilia-Romagna.
How do you pronounce it?
The word has 3 syllables, with the stress on the 2nd syllable. It is pronounced /eˈmi.lja/.
Did you know?
- The region Emilia is named after the Via Emilia, an ancient Roman road that served as the backbone of the area for centuries.
- The region Emilia-Romagna is home to the 'Motor Valley', where world-famous brands like 'Ferrari' and 'Lamborghini' are headquartered.
- The name 'Emilia' shares its roots with the English word 'emulate', though they have diverged significantly in modern usage.
Examples in context
- Emilia è triste oggi.Emilia is sad today.Tatoeba #11605762 by Guybrush88, translation #8160725 by TheNightAvl
- Siamo a Reggio Emilia.We are in Reggio Emilia.Tatoeba #3323395 by Guybrush88, translation #11704223 by WM3DAS
- Siamo a Reggio Emilia?Are we in Reggio Emilia?Tatoeba #3323397 by Guybrush88, translation #11704228 by WM3DAS
- Mi chiamo EmiliaMy name is Emilia
- Ciao, sono EmiliaHi, I am Emilia
- 6 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Alessandro is asking Chiara about her friend.
- AlessandroDove si trova Emilia adesso?Where is Emilia now?
- ChiaraEmilia è in cucina a preparare il caffè.Emilia is in the kitchen making coffee.
- AlessandroPossiamo chiamare Emilia per uscire insieme?Can we call Emilia to go out together?
- ChiaraSì, aspetto solo che Emilia finisca.Yes, I'm just waiting for Emilia to finish.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry Emilia, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
