Emma (given name)
Emma [ em-uh ][1] is a female given name. It comes from the Germanic word ermen (which means universal or whole).
The name is very popular for females in the English-speaking world. It became popular in the United States in the mid to late 20th century. This name was one of the most popular for 2008.
It is the feminine version of the name "Emmanuel", which is derived from the Hebrew name "Immanuel" that means "God is with us".
Additionally, the name Emma is linked to the Latin word "emere", which means "to purchase" or "to obtain".[2]
People
- Emma Thompson, English actress and writer
- Emma Watson, English actress and activist (born 1990)
- Emma Stone, American actress
- Emma Tate, British actress
- Emma Lazarus, American poet (1849–1887)
- Emma Watkins, Australian musician
- Emma Roberts, American actress (born 1991)
- Emma Morano, Italian supercentenarian
- Emma Caulfield, American actress
- Emma Raducanu, British tennis player
References
- "Definition of Emma | Dictionary.com". www.dictionary.com. Retrieved 2023-04-06.
- "Emma name Meaning and Origin". babys.name. Retrieved 2023-03-10.
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