What does Emma mean?
Emma means “Signifies universal”. It is a girl name of Germanic origin, listed under the Christian faith in our collection.
Translated forms of the name: إما.
Origin, gender and faith
- Origin: Germanic – see more Germanic names.
- Gender: Girl – browse girl names.
- Faith: Christian
- Popularity: ranked #3537 in BabyNameMeaningz data.
Sound, spelling and pronunciation
Emma has 4 letters and 2 syllables, made of 2 vowels and 2 consonants (3 different letters). Its sound is best described as: open, flowing ending.
Press Listen at the top of the page to hear the name spoken aloud, which helps when you are comparing how a name sounds next to a surname or a sibling’s name.
How the lucky number, colour and star sign are worked out
These three facts are calculated from the spelling of Emma with simple, fixed rules. They are for fun and are not a prediction or a real horoscope.
Lucky number
5Each letter gets its place in the alphabet (A=1 … Z=26): E=5 + M=13 + M=13 + A=1 = 32. Then the digits are added until one digit is left: 3 + 2 = 5. Result: 5.
Favorite colour
BlueThe lucky number picks the colour from a fixed table. Emma has lucky number 5, so the colour is Blue.
Star sign
LeoOnly the first letter counts (E). The twelve signs repeat along the alphabet: A = Aries, B = Taurus … L = Pisces, then M = Aries again. It is not based on a birth date.
Nickname ideas for Emma
Short and affectionate forms built from the spelling of Emma. They are ideas, not traditional or cultural nicknames, so pick the ones that feel natural to say.
Couple names that go with Emma
Partner names that match Emma by origin, faith, length and sound (Boy names). The percentage is a style match, and the blend is a fun combined name.
How is the match % worked out?
Start at 60. Same origin +9, same faith +6, similar length up to +8, different first letter +5, same last two letters +3 (maximum 99). Blend = first half of one name + second half of the other.
Blend ideas: Emma + Carl = Emrl · Emma + Hugo = Emgo · Emma + Karl = Emrl · Emma + Will = Emll
Sibling names for Emma
Names that sit well next to Emma: similar origin and style, with a close length, sound or ending.
How are siblings chosen?
Start at 45. Same origin +10, same faith +8, same first letter +8, same last two letters +8, close length up to +10, close syllables up to +8, very similar spelling +6. Brothers and sisters are ranked separately.
Brother names
Sister names
Twin name ideas for Emma
If Emma is one twin’s name, these pair with it in different ways. Each percentage shows how well the pair fits that style.
How are twin names scored?
Same scoring as couples, plus a style bonus: Same first letter +18 (else −8), Same ending +18 (else −6), Balanced +5 for a different first letter and +3 for the same ending.
Same first letter
Same ending
Balanced match
Names with a similar meaning
Names whose meaning shares a key idea with Emma (signifies, universal).
How are similar meanings found?
We take the first two meaningful words of the meaning (4+ letters, common words removed) and list names whose meaning contains the same word.
Frequently asked questions
What does Emma mean?
Emma means “Signifies universal” and is of Germanic origin.
What is the origin of Emma?
In our collection Emma is listed as a name of Germanic origin, associated with the Christian faith.
Is Emma a boy or a girl name?
Emma is listed as a girl name.
What is the lucky number for Emma?
By name numerology (A=1 … Z=26) the lucky number for Emma is 5, with the star sign Leo. This is for entertainment only.
How do you pronounce Emma?
Emma has 2 syllables. Use the listen button on this page to hear it spoken aloud.
What are some nicknames for Emma?
Spelling-based nickname ideas for Emma include Em, Emm, Emmy, Emmie, Emo.
Which names have a similar meaning to Emma?
Names with a related meaning include Heather, Kelly, Brooke, Empress, Lincoln, Cherish.