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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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Or can Emma Roddick - who was on the opposite side of the SNP's broad tent to Ewing on a host of issues - make this one of the stranger "SNP hold" results on record?

From BBC • Apr. 16, 2026

Emma Straub chimed in, “OMG!!!!!!,” and Rosecrans Baldwin left some emojis: clinking bubbly glasses to toast the news.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 16, 2026

The Sparks also announced the re-signing of forward Emma Cannon, who first signed with the team in February 2025.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 13, 2026

The letter, signed by Emma Thompson, Ben Stiller, Javier Bardem and Rose Byrne, argues that the deal would harm an already battered US entertainment industry.

From BBC • Apr. 13, 2026

They’d leave this morning to walk the road to Galway to board the Emma Pearl.

From "Nory Ryan’s Song" by Patricia Reilly Giff