Emiliya

Emiliya is the Bulgarian and Ukrainian 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 plebeian clan in ancient Rome, and the name spread widely through Europe following the influence of Latin Christianity and later Renaissance culture. Related forms include Emilia, Émilie, Emilija, and Amelia.