Emily
used as is, Mexico
In Mexico the name is often kept as Emily, since many parents pick the English-style name. The traditional Spanish form is Emilia. It is also called Emi.
Meaning: female given name (noun)
Ways to say it
| Mexican | Note |
|---|---|
| Emily | used as is, Mexico |
| Emilia | Spanish form |
| Emi | nickname |
Keep Emily for a person who spells her name that way. Use Emilia when you want the Spanish name, as in Emilia Pérez.
Is it said differently in some regions?
Short forms in Mexico are Emi and Emilita for a girl. For Emilia the nickname Mili also appears.
How do you pronounce it?
Emilia is said "eh-MEE-lyah" in Spanish. For Emily people usually follow the English sound.
Did you know?
- English-style names like Emily have become popular in Mexico, so many people use them without a Spanish change.
Examples in context
- Mi sobrina se llama Emily.My niece is named Emily.
- Emilia canta muy bonito.Emilia sings very nicely.
- Emi, ven a cenar.Emi, come and eat dinner.
Example conversation
Gloria introduces her daughter Emily to a teacher named Rubén in Puebla.
- GloriaMaestro Rubén, ella es mi hija Emily.Teacher Rubén, this is my daughter Emily.
- RubénMucho gusto, Emily.Nice to meet you, Emily.
- EmilyMucho gusto, maestro.Nice to meet you, teacher.
