Emma
Emma is the German female given name for Emma.
Emma is a common female given name in German-speaking contexts. For casual addresses among close friends, peers or family members, the nicknames Em or Emmi are often used.
Meaning: female given name (name)
Which one should you use?
While Emma is the standard given name, Em and Emmi serve as informal alternatives used in close social circles.
Did you know?
- The name is closely related to the ancient Germanic god Irmin, whose name also comes from the root for 'universal' or 'whole'.
- The name Emma is rooted in the Proto-Germanic word *ermana, which means 'whole' or 'entire'.
- The name Emma reached the number one spot for newborn girls in Germany for several consecutive years in the early 21st century, marking a complete reversal of its status as a 'grandmother name'.
Examples in context
- Sie nannte ihre Tochter Emma.She named her daughter Emma.This sentence shows the use of Emma as a daughter's name.Tatoeba #8680354 by virgil, translation #8957665 by sundown
- Emma hat auch viel in Jiddisch geschrieben.Emma wrote a lot in Yiddish as well.This sentence illustrates the use of Emma as a subject in a sentence regarding writing.Tatoeba #11682580 by Pfirsichbaeumchen, translation #11682573 by shekitten
- Im Winter wechselt Emma die Reifen ihres Fahrrads.In winter, Emma changes the tyres on her bike.This sentence provides an example of Emma used as the subject of a sentence regarding a seasonal activity.Tatoeba #11940249 by mhr, translation #11940071 by sundown
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Example conversation
Lukas and Julia are talking about their new neighbor.
- LukasWie heißt die neue Nachbarin?What is the new neighbor's name?
- JuliaSie heißt Emma.Her name is Emma.
- LukasIst Emma eine nette Frau?Is Emma a nice woman?
- JuliaJa, Emma ist sehr freundlich.Yes, Emma is very friendly.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “emma” translations and entries Emma, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries Emma, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
