Scandinavian name
Emma
Whole, universal; Germanic erm(en) element, consistently top-ranked in Nordic naming charts.
- Typical use
- female
- Syllables
- 2
- Regions
- Sweden, Norway, Denmark, Finland
- International spelling
- high
About this name
Emma is a Scandinavian girl name with ties to Sweden, Norway, Denmark, Finland. It is often discovered by parents searching for Nordic baby names, Scandinavian name ideas, Old Norse-inspired names, or Viking-era names with a modern feel.
Whole, universal; Germanic erm(en) element, consistently top-ranked in Nordic naming charts.
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Themes
Related Scandinavian names
- Alma — Nourishing, kind; Latin-root name with long Nordic use.
- Elsa — God is my oath; Swedish/Nordic short form of Elisabeth.
- Erika — Eternal ruler; feminine form of Erik, popular across Scandinavia.
- Hanna — Grace, favour; Hebrew origin Hannah in Scandinavian spelling.
- Julia — Youthful; Latin origin, perennial favourite in Swedish naming charts.