Emma Jane
Germanic and Hebrew · Girl · 3 syllables
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About the name Emma Jane
The name 'Emma' means "whole" or "universal" from the Germanic root *ermenaz*, while 'Jane' is a feminine form of 'John' meaning "Yahweh is gracious" from the Hebrew *Yochanan*.
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Etymology
The name 'Emma' means "whole" or "universal" from the Germanic root *ermenaz*, while 'Jane' is a feminine form of 'John' meaning "Yahweh is gracious" from the Hebrew *Yochanan*. The name is primarily used in English-speaking Christian cultures, with 'Emma' popularized in England by the Norman Conquest and 'Jane' common among Protestants, notably associated with Lady Jane Grey, the nine-day queen of England.
Emma Jane currently ranks #660 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2013.
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