Emma

The girl's name Emma means 'the All-Encompassing', 'the Exalted', 'the Divine', 'the Powerful', or 'the Great'. The female first name is another form of Erma (variant of Irma) and originates from the Old High German name 'Irmin'.

What does the name Emma mean?

The girl's name Emma means 'the All-Encompassing', 'the Exalted', 'the Divine', 'the Powerful', or 'the Great'. The female first name is another form of Erma (variant of Irma) and originates from the Old High German name 'Irmin'. Thus, Emma can be derived from the Old High German or Germanic word irm(in), irm(ina), erm(en), or erm(ana). This is translated as 'great', 'powerful', 'all-encompassing', 'exalted', and 'divine'. Irmin was the Germanic tribal god of the Hermiones. In this context, the name also means 'the one under Irmin's protection'. Today, Emma is an independent name and was originally more of a short form of the numerous first names that began with Erm- or Irm-. At the beginning of the 19th century, the name was very popular due to the numerous knightly poetry and the romantic movement. In the following century, it fell out of fashion and is now again one of the most common first names in German-speaking countries. In French-speaking areas, Emma is often used as a diminutive form of the Hebrew name Emmanuelle and means in this context 'God is with us'. Popular variants are mainly Emmi and Emmy. Other forms include Imma, Hemma, Emja, Emmina, Imina, Immine, Ema, Emy, Emi, and Hema. Very questionable: Additionally, there exists another interpretation that derives from a form of Imme for bee. This leads to the meaning: 'the Diligent'. Emma is a form of Emilie (Emilie has a different meaning).

Where does the name Emma come from?

Etymology The female first name Emma originally comes from the Old Germanic and Old High German language areas. The name goes back to the very old name Irmin. The first name can be derived from the syllables 'irm(in)', 'irm(ina)', 'erm(en)', or 'erm(ana)'. These can be translated as 'all-encompassing', 'overseeing everything', or 'powerful'. Old Germanic Old High German

How do you pronounce Emma?

Sound & Pronunciation of Emma: The name Emma is two syllables and rhythmically closed. In German pronunciation, it is usually spoken as 'Em-ma' [ˈɛma], with the doubling of the 'm' providing a compact center. The open vowels give the name warmth and clarity. Emma appears modern and at the same time rich in tradition - simple, harmonious, and present.

When is the name day of Emma?

The name day of Emma is celebrated on January 31 (Hemma - Queen of the East Franks), April 19 (Emma of Paderborn), June 27 (Hemma of Gurk), September 9 (Emma Üffing), and December 10 (Emma of Würzburg).

Popularity

As a female first name, Emma has been visible in Germany since the late 19th century and was initially well established for several decades. From early placements in the top ranks, however, Emma gradually moved down in the first half of the 20th century and thus lost significant weight compared to other names of the respective year.

Nicknames & pet names

Em / Ema / Emana / Emazing / Emazon / Embaa / Emem / Emi / Eminemmi / Emka / Emm / Emma die Ente / Emma die Lokomotive / Emmabemma / Emmachen / Emmalein / Emmalinchen / Emmamator / Emmanin / Emmaninchen / Emmanski / Emmanu / Emmarich / Emmataler / Emmchen / Emme / Emmel / Emmelbemmel / Emmer / Emmerich / Emmi / Emmibaer / Emmichen / Emmila / Emmilein / Emmileinchen / Emmina / Emminemski / Emmkey / Emmlou / Emmlu / Emmo / Emmolito / Emmosh / Emmsch / Emmsche / Emmschi / Emmschibemschi / Emmschn / Emmsel / Emmsi / Emmu / Emmuh / Emmy / Emmylein / Emmyly / Emoji / Ems / Emschi / Emse / Emsel / Emsen / Emsi / Emsko / Emster / Emu / Emy / Äma

Similar first names

Emmy, Hemma, Imma

Famous people

• Emma (character) (character from the series 'H2O - Just Add Water')
• Emma Abbott (American opera singer)
• Emma Augier de Moussac (Czech show jumper)
• Emma Barrandeguy (Argentinian writer)
• Emma Bell (American actress)
• Emma Bunton (actress, singer)
• Emma Burstall (writer from England)
• Emma Caulfield (American actress)
• Emma Davies (British cyclist)
• Emma Degerstedt (actress)
• Emma the Bee (mascot of Borussia Dortmund)
• Emma the Locomotive (character from 'Jim Button')
• Emma Donoghue (writer)
• Emma Dumont (American actress)
• Emma Ejwertz (Swedish singer)
• Emma Ferguson (actress)
• Emma Fernon (English footballer)
• Emma Ferrer (Swiss model)
• Emma Filipovic (The Voice Kids winner)
• Emma Forrest (English writer)