Ema - Meaning, Origin, Popularity & Variations

Ema

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EE-mah'EE-muh'2 syllables
πŸ‡―πŸ‡΅Japanese
Graceful

MEANING

Blessing

ORIGIN

Japanese

ETYMOLOGY

Derived from the Japanese characters 恡 (e) meaning 'favor, blessing' and 真 (ma) meaning 'true, real'.

CULTURAL NOTES

In Japan, Ema are small wooden plaques on which Shinto worshippers write their prayers or wishes.

HISTORICAL CONTEXT

Ema has been used in Japan for centuries, often associated with divine blessings and offerings.

🌐Slavic
Soft

MEANING

Universal

ORIGIN

Slavic

ETYMOLOGY

A short form of names like Emmanuela, which means 'God is with us'.

CULTURAL NOTES

Ema is a popular name across Slavic countries, often considered elegant and classic.

HISTORICAL CONTEXT

The name has historical ties to religious texts and has been widely used in various Slavic cultures.

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