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Emma

Emma began as a short form of Germanic names containing the element irmin, with the senses whole or great. It later became an independent name used in many languages. The source does not describe a literal meaning such as someone who heals the universe.

Meaning
Connected with a Germanic element meaning whole or great
Name or word origin
Germanic-derived name

Sources and meaning notes

The documented Germanic element is distinguished from unsupported expanded phrases.

  • Behind the Name: Emma The name form, its documented usage and the specific name-history relationships described here

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Catalog grouping: Female. This is a browsing label and does not restrict which cats can use the name.

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