Name meaning
Embla
may mean “elm; or vine”
- Origin
- Old Norse
- Gender
- Mostly feminine
- Used in
- Icelandic, Norwegian, Swedish
- Say it
- EM-blah
- Letters
- 5
Likely meaning, sources differ
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Embla is the first woman in Norse mythology, made by the gods from a tree, as Ask, the first man, was made from an ash. Her name may mean elm or vine.
Roots
From Old Norse Embla (uncertain; elm or vine).
Where it is used
Ask is her partner name.
Embla name FAQ
What does the name Embla mean?
Embla may mean “elm; or vine”. Sources differ, so we show the most common reading. From Old Norse Embla (uncertain; elm or vine).
Where does the name Embla come from?
Embla is of Old Norse origin. Today it is used in Icelandic, Norwegian, Swedish families.
How do you pronounce Embla?
Embla is usually pronounced EM-blah.
Is Embla a boy's or a girl's name?
Embla is mostly feminine.
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Sources
Name data: Wikidata, 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.