# What Does the Name Emma Mean?

Emma is a girl name of German origin. It means “universal”.

**Origin:** German

  **Gender:** girl

  **Pronunciation:** EM-uh

The name Emma comes from German roots, where it carries the meaning “universal”. It is pronounced EM-uh.

Is Emma a boy or girl name? Emma is traditionally used as a girl name.

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## Frequently asked questions

### What is the meaning of Emma?

Emma means “universal”. It is a name of German origin.

### What origin is the name Emma?

Emma is of German origin.

### Is Emma a boy or girl name?

Emma is traditionally a girl name.