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Emma

Girl

Germanic · EM-uh

Origin

Germanic

Pronunciation

EM-uh

Meaning & vibe
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Commonly linked to a Germanic root explained as whole or universal.

Emma is a feminine given name that feels simple and established: short, easy to spell, and widely recognized across languages. Etymology references commonly connect Emma to older Germanic elements, often discussed via the root *ermen* with glosses like whole or universal, though details can vary by source. Pronunciation in English is usually EM-uh. In multilingual settings you may hear small vowel differences, but the name remains easy to recognize and write.

Etymology: Emma is typically traced to Germanic name elements, often connected to the root *ermen* (commonly glossed as whole/universal).

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Origins, variants & nicknames
Names rooted in Germanic languages and the naming traditions shaped by them.

Origin

Germanic

Variants & spellings

Ema

Nicknames

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