NameBraid
Girl

Emma

“whole, universal”

Origin
Germanic
Syllables
2
Popularity
96 of 100Very popular
Nicknames
Em · Emmy

About the name Emma

Emma is a feminine first name meaning “whole, universal”, with roots in Germanic. The name has 2 syllables. It is one of the very popular first names. Common nicknames include Em, Emmy.

Frequently asked about Emma

What does the name Emma mean?
The first name Emma means “whole, universal”.
Where does the name Emma come from?
Emma has its roots in Germanic.
Is Emma a girls' or boys' name?
Emma is a feminine first name (a girls' name).
How popular is Emma?
Emma is one of the very popular first names.

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