Universal, Whole, Perfect, Gentle
Pronunciation: EM-uh
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Emma is a male name from Biblical origin meaning "Universal". It is used in Christian naming contexts and appears in English, Hebrew, Greek, Latin. Pronunciation: EM-uh. Lucky number: 9. Parents often choose it for its clear meaning, cultural background, and positive naming associations.
Source Language
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Ἐμμα
οικογένεια, φύσις, σχήμα
Pronunciation
English Pronunciation
EM-uh
IPA
/ˈɛmə/
Origin
Root Origin
Biblical
Language Usage
Religion
Lucky Details
Lucky Number
9
Lucky Day
Sunday
Lucky Colors
Lucky Stone
Sapphire
Life Path Number
6
Personality
Spiritual
Cultural Context
Historical Usage
Historical records show that Emma of Austria (1476–1528) The name Emma carried significant spiritual weight in that era.
Late Middle Ages
Historical records show that Emma of Normandy (1015–1052) The name Emma carried significant spiritual weight in that era.
Early Middle Ages
Famous People
Historical Figures & Cultural References
Translations
Additional language translations available for this name.
Emma
family, nature, human form
עמה
בת האדם, נשמה, דמות האדם
Ἐμμα
οικογένεια, φύσις, σχήμα
Emma
familia, natura, forma
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