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Emese

EH-meh-sheh

Emese is a girl’s name of English origin, meaning “An old Hungarian name, meaning "mother" or "female offspring". It's associated with a mythical ancestor of the Magyar people.”, and peaked in popularity in 2006.

Letters5
Syllables3
OriginEnglish

What Emese Means

An old Hungarian name, meaning "mother" or "female offspring". It's associated with a mythical ancestor of the Magyar people.

The Story of Emese

This ancient Hungarian name connects your child to a mythical ancestor and the very essence of nurture.

Emese is an old Hungarian name, deeply rooted in the nation's history, meaning 'mother' or 'female offspring.' Legend links it to a mythical ancestor of the Magyar people, imbuing it with a profound sense of origin and protective spirit.

You feel a profound connection to the idea of nurturing strength for your daughter. This name is for the child you imagine will be a protector, one who embodies both gentleness and fierce independence.

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Numerology

6

The Nurturer

Caring, responsible, and loving. Names at 6 resonate with warmth and family devotion.

Personality Traits

NurturingProtectiveStrongIndependent

Peak Year

#6 in 2006

Total Births

37

First Recorded

1964

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