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BoyPronounced German /ˈɛ.mə.ʁɪç/German language family

Emmerich

Germanic name, in which the second element is rih "ruler, king".

Quick answer

Emmerich is a boy name.

Pronunciation: German /ˈɛ.mə.ʁɪç/.

GenderBoy
PronunciationGerman /ˈɛ.mə.ʁɪç/
Language familyGerman

Meaning and history

Germanic name, in which the second element is rih "ruler, king". The first element may be irmin "whole, great" (making it a relative of Ermenrich ), amal "unceasing, vigorous, brave" (making it a relative of Amalric ) or heim "home" (making it a relative of Henry ). It is likely that several forms merged into a single name.

Notes and context

Usage: german, germanic