Name meaning
Ember
means “glowing coal”
- Origin
- Old English
- Gender
- Mostly feminine
- Used in
- American, English
- Say it
- EM-ber
- Letters
- 5
Researched meaning
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Ember is the English word for a glowing piece of coal in a dying fire, from the Old English æmerge. It became a girls' name in America in the 2000s.
Roots
From Old English æmerge (ember).
Where it is used
A word name.
Ember name FAQ
What does the name Ember mean?
Ember means “glowing coal”. From Old English æmerge (ember).
Where does the name Ember come from?
Ember is of Old English origin. Today it is used in American, English families.
How do you pronounce Ember?
Ember is usually pronounced EM-ber.
Is Ember a boy's or a girl's name?
Ember is mostly feminine.
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Sources
Name data: NWOF dossier, Wiktionary-EN. Meaning and background researched by our team from the sources below and written in our own words. Wikipedia and Wiktionary content is licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.