Emese

Emese is one of the oldest Hungarian female names. The name is likely derived from the word 'eme', which stands for 'mother' in the common ancestor language of all Finno-Ugric languages, including Hunnic, Finnish, and Hungarian.

What does the name Emese mean?

Emese is one of the oldest Hungarian female names. The origin of the name lies in the word 'eme', which translates to 'mother'. This designation can also be interpreted as 'the little mother'. In Hungarian prehistory, Emese is considered the first mother who gave birth to her son Álmos. Her grandson Árpád led the Hungarian people from Asia to Central Europe.

Where does the name Emese come from?

The first name Emese has its roots in the Finnish and Hunnic languages and literally means 'the little mother'.

How do you pronounce Emese?

The pronunciation of Emese is three syllables, soft and clear. In the German pronunciation, the name is usually pronounced as 'E-me-se' [ˈɛmeːʒɛ] and flows harmoniously over the syllables. This combination of open vowels and gentle consonants gives the name grace, friendliness, and style. Overall, Emese radiates a charming, expressive, and approachable character – a name that embodies warmth, elegance, and poetic liveliness, conveying both gentleness and presence.

When is the name day of Emese?

The name day of Emese is celebrated on January 23 and July 5.

Popularity

In Germany, Emese is a rather rare first name. In 2017, it ranked 3,952nd on the list of the most common female baby names. Over the last ten years, Emese has been given as a first name about 20 times, placing it 6,729th in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 7,054th. In international comparison, Emese shows varying popularity values in different countries.

Nicknames & pet names

Eme / Emi / Emm / Emmy / Mese / Mesh / Mesi

Famous people

• Emese Bela (high jumper from Hungary)
• Emese Hunyadi (speed skater)
• Emese Hunyady (speed skater from Hungary)
• Emese Kovacs (Hungarian swimmer)
• Emese Mozes-Racz (Hungarian handball player)