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Emma
Whole, universal
Origin
Germanic
Used in
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Popularity
#8 in the Italian baby-name ranking
Origin and meaning of Emma
Emma began as a short form of old Germanic names starting with ermin or irmin, a root evoking wholeness and greatness — hence the sense of 'universal, entire'. Simple and musical, it has crossed the centuries without ageing. Today it is one of the most beloved girls' names anywhere, topping charts for years in Italy, Germany, France, Scandinavia and the United States, easy to say in every language.
Variants around the world
How Emma is said in other languages.
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Famous people
- Emma di Normandia— queen
- Emma Watson— actress
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