Emma: name meaning and origin

Emma

whole, universal

Germanic · Girl · 2 syllables

Emma is a Germanic name meaning "whole, universal". It has 2 syllables, stressed on Em, and is traditionally a girl's name.

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Sibling names for Emma

  • Emma & Adeline Similar length, so neither name sounds like the "big" one.
  • Emma & Alice Similar length, so neither name sounds like the "big" one.
  • Emma & Charlie Similar length, so neither name sounds like the "big" one.
  • Emma & Frederick Similar length, so neither name sounds like the "big" one.
  • Emma & Harriet Similar length, so neither name sounds like the "big" one.
  • Emma & Henry Similar length, so neither name sounds like the "big" one.
  • Emma & Louis Similar length, so neither name sounds like the "big" one.
  • Emma & Otto Similar length, so neither name sounds like the "big" one.

Questions about Emma

What does the name Emma mean?

Emma is a Germanic name meaning "whole, universal".

How many syllables are in Emma?

Emma has 2 syllables (Em-ma), with the stress usually on "Em".

Is Emma a boy's or girl's name?

Emma is traditionally a girl's name.