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The Name Emma - Origin and Meaning of Emma
  



The Name Emma - Origin and Meaning of Emma


Gender

Feminine

Origin of the Name Emma

Old High German

Usage of the Name Emma

English, Dutch, French, Italian

Meaning of the Name Emma

The name Emma is derived from the Germanic element "ermen" meaning "whole, complete, entire". It was originally a short form of various names beginning with this element.

Famous Bearers

Bearers of the name include Emma Thompson (born 1959), an English actress, comedienne, and screenwriter; Emma Samms (born 1960), an English actress; Emma Caulfield (born 1973), an American actress; Emma Watson (born 1990), an English actress; Emma Roberts (born 1991), an American actress (she is the daughter of actor Eric Roberts and the niece of actress Julia Roberts).

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