Emhyr

Emhyr is a surname of Slavic origin, commonly found in Poland and other European countries. Researchers have identified two primary sources for this surname: the Proto-Slavic term 'em', meaning 'peace', and the Old Polish 'hيرة' (hyr), which can be translated as 'guardian' or 'protector'.

Historically, individuals with the surname Emhyr resided primarily in Poland's eastern regions. It was especially common in the counties of Greater Poland and Pomerania. Archaeological records show that people bearing this name were often associated with agricultural and labor-related occupations.

A well-documented figure with the surname Emhyr is Clement Emhyr (1485-1543), a 16th-century Pole and prominent figure in Catholic Church politics. Emhyr, as a member of the Magdeburg nobility, held the position of bishop.

In The Witcher book series by Polish author Andrzej Sapkowski, Emhyr is the pen name of the sorceress who becomes one of the main antagonists. She is known for providing information in trade of her powerful sorceresses. No direct correlations have been established between the-Witcher fantasy Emhyr or the historical figures to the Proto-Slavic name origins.