Emma
EH-muh
Popularity
#2
Letters
4
Syllables
2
Origin
Germanic
Total Births
765,264
Peak Year
#22,756 in 2003
First Recorded
1880
Style
Classic & Timeless, Soft & Gentle
Spelling
Easy to spell
What It Means
Emma means 'universal' or 'whole'. It is of Germanic origin, originally a diminutive of names beginning with 'ermen'.
Numerology
The Idealist
Compassionate, humanitarian, and visionary. Names vibrating at 9 carry universal love.
Famous Namesakes
Emma Watson
British actress and activist
Emma Thompson
British actress and screenwriter
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