From the Greek name Ἀντίγονος (Antigonos), derived from ἀντί (anti) meaning “against, compared to, like” and γονεύς (goneus) meaning “ancestor”. This was the name of one of Alexander the Great’s generals. After Alexander died, he took control of most of Asia Minor.
People with the name Emrik have a deep inner desire for travel and adventure, and want to set their own pace in life without being governed by tradition.