Meaning: Uncertain; possibly elm
The story
Embla is the first woman in Norse creation stories, made from a tree alongside Ask. Its possible connection with the elm is an etymological proposal, not a proven tree-name translation.
Nicknames
- Em
- Emmy
Popularity
Rare gem
Rare in US records; use elsewhere may differ.
Style
Origins
Embla comes from Old Norse.
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