Ema

Ema is a female first name that is considered a widespread variant of the name Emma. This, in turn, derives from Erma, which has its origin in the Old High German Irmin. Translated, the name means 'the Powerful,' 'the All-Encompassing,' 'the Great,' and 'the Divine.'

What does the name Ema mean?

Ema, as a female first name, is a common form of Emma and has its roots in Erma, which goes back to Irmin. The name is generally associated with the meanings 'the Powerful,' 'the All-Encompassing,' 'the Great,' and 'the Divine.' Its etymological origin can be found in the Old High German term irmin or ermen, meaning 'all-encompassing' or 'overseeing everything.' In the Germanic context, it is also connected to irmina or ermana, which means 'all-encompassing,' 'powerful,' and 'great.' Additionally, Ema is a short form of Emanuela in South Slavic languages, which means 'God is with you' in Hebrew. Alternative forms include Emmi, Emmy, Emmee, Emy, Emica, and Emi.

Where does the name Ema come from?

Ema is a female first name with Old Germanic origins and means 'the Powerful.' The term is composed of the Old Germanic words irmina or ermana for 'all-encompassing,' 'great,' and the Old High German terms irmin or ermen for 'all-encompassing' and 'overseeing everything.' The name is used in various languages, including Bosnian, Croatian, Romanian, and Spanish.

How do you pronounce Ema?

The pronunciation of the name Ema is simple and clear. It is two syllables and is typically pronounced in German as 'E-ma' [ˈeːma]. The emphasis is on the long E sound, which conveys a positive brightness, while the open ending '-a' creates a gentle conclusion. Overall, Ema feels timeless and harmonious, with a reduced form and clear presence.

When is the name day of Ema?

Ema celebrates her name day on several dates: January 31, April 19, June 27, September 9, and December 10.

Popularity

In Germany, the name Ema enjoys great popularity and currently ranks 330th on the list of the most common female baby names. Its best ranking was in 2005, when it reached 296th place. Over the last ten years, Ema has been given as a first name approximately 1,300 times, placing it 441st in the ten-year statistics. Between 2010 and 2024, it ranks 486th.

Nicknames & pet names

Emi / Emica

Similar first names

Famous people

• Ema Bubic (Croatian singer)
• Ema Budimir (Croatian child star)
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• Ema Helena Vicar (Miss Croatia)
• Ema Horvath (Slovak-American actress)
• Ema Jolly (musician from England)
• Ema Klinec (Slovenian ski jumper)
• Ema Kogure (Thai actress)
• Ema Kuribayashi (cricketer)
• Ema Prevc (Slovenian skier)
• Ema Puksec (Croatian opera singer)
• Ema Ramusovic (Montenegrin handball player)
• Ema Rendulic (Croatian child star)
• Ema Shoko (poet from Japan)