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Ema

/EEMUH/
Slavic Female

Ema is a Slavic name meaning "Ema is often considered a short form of Emma or Emily, meaning "universal" or "industrious." It can also be a standalone name with independent origins.". It originates from United Arab Emirates, Albania, Angola, Argentina, Austria. The etymology depends on whether it's considered a short form or a standalone name. As a short form, it relates to Germanic "ermen" (whole, universal) or Latin "aemulus" (rival, industrious). As a standalone name, origins may vary by region.

Language Slavic
Gender Female
Phonetic EEMUH
IPA ˈimə

Say it as EEMUH. Keep the original Slavic phonetics — don't anglicize the sounds.

  • · Ema Andrea - Actress
  • · Ema Kurent - Painter

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