Emeli

Meaning of Emeli

Emeli glides off the tongue like a sitar string at dusk, playful and poised. With Scandinavian roots—EH-may-lee in Swedish, EH-meh-li in Finnish—and eh-MEL-ee in English, it bridges cultures in a single breath. Stemming from the Latin Aemilia, it carries an industrious spark that feels like a monsoon breeze meeting sunrise. In India this name flutters like a paper kite, light yet unstoppable. It’s still a hidden gem in the U.S., hovering just outside the top 900 most popular girls’ names. Parents love it for its familiar charm and unexpected twist. Emeli doesn’t just enter a room; she makes a sparkling entrance, ready to inspire every little girl who bears it.

Pronunciation

Swedish

  • Pronunced as EH-may-lee (/eːmeːli/)

Finnish

  • Pronunced as EH-meh-li (/emeli/)

English

  • Pronunced as eh-MEL-ee (/əˈmɛli/)

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Notable People Named Emeli

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