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The name Emílie is the Czech and Slovak form of Emilia, derived from the Latin family name Aemilius, itself likely rooted in the Latin word aemulus, meaning rival or striving to equal. The Aemilii were a prominent Roman patrician clan, giving the name long historical prestige throughout Europe. Emílie spread across Central Europe through the influence of Latin Christianity and later Romantic-era literary culture. Related forms include Emilia, Émilie, Emily, Amelia, and Emilie.