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Emil Hurja

Photograph of Emil Hurja Source: Library of Congress

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Given Name
Emil
Surname
Hurja

The Name Emil

Origin
Latin
Meaning
A rival or one who strives to equal; an emulator.
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The Hurja Surname

Origin
Finnish
Meaning
Possibly derived from a Finnish word or personal name, though the exact meaning is uncertain.
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