Emilia Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Emilia Name at a Glance

Name	Emilia
Meaning	'The Winter's Tale' A lady attending on the Queen. 'The Tragedy of Othello, Moor of Venice' Wife to Iago, and lady-in-waiting to Desdemona.
Origin	Shakespearean
Gender	Girl

What Does the Name Emilia Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Emilia means “'The Winter's Tale' A lady attending on the Queen. 'The Tragedy of Othello, Moor of Venice' Wife to Iago, and lady-in-waiting to Desdemona”. Name meanings can vary between languages, regions and naming traditions, so families may also wish to confirm a meaning within the cultural or linguistic context that matters to them.

Emilia Name Origin

Our database records Emilia under Shakespearean origin. Browse more Shakespearean baby names to compare other names in the same origin collection.

Is Emilia a Boy or Girl Name?

In our database, Emilia is listed as a girl name. Usage can differ across countries, languages and families.

Choosing the Name Emilia

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