Emmah
Germanic · Girl · 2 syllables
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About the name Emmah
The name 'Emmah' is a variant of 'Emma', derived from the Germanic word *ermenaz* meaning "whole" or "universal." It is primarily used in English-speaking cultures and has no specific religious association, though it gained popularity in the 19th century partly due to Queen Emma of the Netherlands and the novel *Emma* by Jane Austen.
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Etymology
The name 'Emmah' is a variant of 'Emma', derived from the Germanic word *ermenaz* meaning "whole" or "universal." It is primarily used in English-speaking cultures and has no specific religious association, though it gained popularity in the 19th century partly due to Queen Emma of the Netherlands and the novel *Emma* by Jane Austen.
Emmah currently ranks #15,609 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2008.
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