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Emma-Liisa

Quick answerEmma-Liisa is a compound Finnish name combining Emma (from Germanic "Irmin," meaning whole or universal) and Liisa (the Finnish form of Elisabeth, from Hebrew "Elisheba," meaning God's oath).

Germanic and Hebrew · Girl · 4 syllables

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Relative popularity index, 2010–2025
GenderGirl
US Rank#2,649
TrendStable
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Syllables4
OriginGermanic and Hebrew
LanguageFinnish
CultureFinnish
Letters10
Numerology1 Chaldean 5
Global rank#2,649

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Historical popularity from 1880–2025 · US Social Security Administration data

About the name Emma-Liisa

Emma-Liisa is a compound Finnish name combining Emma (from Germanic "Irmin," meaning whole or universal) and Liisa (the Finnish form of Elisabeth, from Hebrew "Elisheba," meaning God's oath).

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Etymology

Emma-Liisa is a compound Finnish name combining Emma (from Germanic "Irmin," meaning whole or universal) and Liisa (the Finnish form of Elisabeth, from Hebrew "Elisheba," meaning God's oath). The name is used primarily in Finland and reflects Finnish naming traditions, with no specific religious requirement, though Elisabeth has Christian biblical roots as the mother of John the Baptist.

Emma-Liisa currently ranks #2,649 in the United States as a girl's name.

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