Emma
Whole and universal; strength and completeness
About the name Emma
Emma speaks of wholeness and universality, suggesting a person of strength, warmth, and completeness. It springs from the Germanic element 'ermen,' meaning 'whole' or 'universal,' and arrived in England with Emma of Normandy in the eleventh century. The name feels both classic and effortlessly modern, radiating confidence and approachability. Immortalized by Jane Austen's heroine, Emma has topped popularity charts across Europe and the Americas for years.
- Gender
- Girl
- Origin
- English
- In Arabic
- إيما
- Pronunciation
- EM-ah
- Also spelled
- Ema, Emmah
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Emma mean?+
Emma (إيما) is a name of English origin, meaning “Whole and universal; strength and completeness”.
What is the origin of the name Emma?+
Emma is a name of English origin.
Is Emma a boy or a girl name?+
Emma is traditionally used as a girl's name.
How is Emma pronounced and spelled?+
Emma is pronounced EM-ah and is written إيما in Arabic. It is also spelled Ema, Emmah.