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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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Efforts to wring laughs out of a genuinely awful situation yield only a few uncomfortable chuckles, such as when Charlie and Emma strike some warmup poses for a wedding photographer during an impromptu session.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 2, 2026

Emma Raducanu has delayed the start of her clay-court season as she continues her recovery from a viral illness, according to her representatives.

From BBC • Apr. 1, 2026

Mortensen is reportedly now dating former 49ers cheerleader Emma Shippen.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 31, 2026

This week, author Emma Rosenblum looks at what has Americans nostalgic for these years that seemed simpler.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 28, 2026

Both Lily and Emma stare at me with their arms crossed.

From "South of Somewhere" by Kalena Miller