Emma
English · Girl · 2 syllables
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About the name Emma
Emma derives from the Germanic element "ermen" meaning "whole" or "universal," and entered English through Old French and Norman usage.
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Etymology
Emma derives from the Germanic element "ermen" meaning "whole" or "universal," and entered English through Old French and Norman usage. The name has been used across Germanic and English-speaking cultures since medieval times, with notable bearers including Emma of Normandy (11th-century Queen of England) and gaining significant popularity in Victorian England and contemporary Western societies.
Emma currently ranks #3 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2003.
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