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Embla
Girl · English · Medium name
- Meaning
- Elm tree, of the elm
- Pronunciation
- EM-bluh
- Origin
- English
- Popularity
- Rare in United States (2023)
From Old Norse meaning elm tree; the first woman in Norse myth.
Popularity: Behind the Name, 2023
ClassicMythologicalNature-inspired
Languages in use: Norse, Scandinavian, English
Commonly used in: Scandinavia, United States, United Kingdom
Alternate spellings
EmblaOld Norse / Scandinavian
Same spelling; no common variant.
Cultural associations
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Embla
First woman in Norse mythology, made from an elm tree by the gods.
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Behind the Name, Norse Name Entries (2024). Last verified 2025-01-15.
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