Emma
feminine
Emma is the Dutch form of the English female given name Emma.
Emma is used as a feminine given name.
Meaning: female given name (name)
Did you know?
- Although Emma is a German loanword, it is currently one of the most popular names for girls in the Netherlands, often appearing at the top of national name registries.
- The name 'Emma' follows a Dutch naming trend where many parents opt for 'internationale' names that are easy to pronounce in both Dutch and English to facilitate global mobility.
- If you were to see the name 'Emma' in an old Dutch genealogical record, you might find it spelled with variations like 'Ema', reflecting older spelling conventions before modern standardization.
Examples in context
- Emma is een Italiaanse burger.Emma is an Italian citizen.This sentence shows the use of Emma as a subject in a sentence about nationality.Tatoeba #7906702 by MarijnKp, translation #7840894 by MisterBrown
- Emma kijkt scheel.Emma is cross-eyed.This sentence shows the use of Emma as a subject in a sentence describing a physical characteristic.Tatoeba #8683178 by Micsmithel, translation #1723342 by belgavox
- Emma is mijn beste vriendin.Emma is my best friend.
Example conversation
Julia and Lucas are talking about their friends at a cafe.
- JuliaKen jij Emma ook?Do you know Emma too?
- LucasJa, ik ken Emma al jaren.Yes, I have known Emma for years.
- JuliaZij is erg aardig.She is very kind.
- LucasDat klopt helemaal.That is completely true.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “emma” translations and entries Emma, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
