Work or universal
A diminutive form of Emma or Amalia, derived from the Germanic element 'ermen' meaning whole or universal, or 'amal' meaning work. It gained popularity in medieval Europe and represents a blend of industriousness and completeness.
About 7 girls were named Emmelina in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
12th-century Anglo-Norman noblewoman
The protagonist's mother in the novel 'Emmeline' · Emmeline by Charlotte Turner Smith
