Aemilia
[ae̯ˈmɪ.li.a]
The English name Emily is translated into Latin as Aemilia.
Meaning: given name (name)
How does it change in a sentence?
The name changes its ending based on its grammatical role in a sentence. Aemilia is used when the name is the subject. Use Aemiliam when the name is the direct object of a verb. The form Aemiliae is used for the genitive or dative cases, such as when expressing 'of Emily' or 'to Emily'.
Did you know?
- The name 'Aemilia' shares its root with the Latin word 'aemulus', which means 'rival' or 'imitator', reflecting the competitive nature of the families who bore it.
- The 'ae' in Aemilia is a diphthong that was pronounced as a single sound, which later shifted in Vulgar Latin toward the 'e' sound found in the modern English 'Emily'.
- The name Aemilia is actually a way of saying 'belonging to the Aemilius family'. It originates from the 'gens Aemilia', one of the most powerful and ancient patrician families in ancient Rome.
Examples in context
- Nomen mihi est Aemilia.My name is Emily.This sentence is useful for stating your own name using Aemilia.Tatoeba #2592302 by alexmarcelo, translation #2566189 by qislam
- Estne Aemilia femina Graeca?Is Emily a Greek woman?This sentence is useful for asking if Aemilia is a Greek woman.Tatoeba #3592382 by soweli_Elepanto, translation #6333922 by RudeGuyGames
- Iulia plorat et Aemiliam vocat.Julia cries and calls for Emily.This sentence is useful for describing a situation where someone calls for Aemilia.Tatoeba #3597633 by soweli_Elepanto, translation #6360672 by RudeGuyGames
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Example conversation
Aurelia and Lucius are discussing a girl named Emily.
- AureliaUbi est Aemilia?Where is Aemilia?
- LuciusAemilia in horto est.Aemilia is in the garden.
- AureliaEstne ea laeta?Is she happy?
- LuciusIta, Aemilia laeta est.Yes, Aemilia is happy.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry Aemilia, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries Aemilia, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
