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Emma

1 American  
[em-uh] / ˈɛm ə /

noun

  1. a female given name, form of Erma.


Emma 2 American  
[em-uh] / ˈɛm ə /

noun

  1. a novel (1815) by Jane Austen.


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Influencer Emma Chamberlian wore a multi-colored gown, courtesy of Mugler by Miguel Castro Freitas, that resembles a painting.

From BBC • May 4, 2026

Some companies involved in the Iran trade have grown less scared of sanctions, said Emma Li, a China analyst at ship-tracking firm Vortexa.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 2, 2026

Recent American professionals such as Ben Shelton, Emma Navarro and Peyton Stearns have emerged from strong college environments.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 1, 2026

Supt Emma Baillie, from Thames Valley Police, thanked the community for supporting the investigation.

From BBC • Apr. 30, 2026

Emma finally takes a breath, and I hand her the postcard.

From "South of Somewhere" by Kalena Miller