Emma (given name)

Emma is a female given name. It comes from the Germanic word "ermen" (which means universal or whole). 
The name is very popular for females in the English-speaking world. It became popular in the United States in the mid to late 20th century. This name was one of the most popular for 2008. 
It is the feminine version of the name "Emmanuel", which is derived from the Hebrew name "Immanuel" that means "God is with us". 
Additionally, the name Emma is linked to the Latin word "emere", which means "to purchase" or "to obtain".
Celebrities with the name include