Girl name
Emah name meaning
“Patient, forbearing”
Emah is a feminine name commonly linked to the meaning ‘patient, forbearing’ through Halimah, from Arabic ḥalīmah. This source word is the feminine form of ḥalīm, with the same meaning. In Sundanese tradition, Emah serves as an affectionate short form of the name Halimah.
What does Emah mean?
Patient, forbearing
In Indonesian: Sabar, penyantun
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The ending -ah has different backgrounds in Indah, Fatimah, and Aisyah. In some Arabic-derived names, this spelling can represent a feminine ending, but that explanation does not apply to every name ending in -ah. More girl names ending in -ah →
Origin and cultural usage of Emah
In Sundanese tradition, Emah is documented as an affectionate short form of Halimah. Halimah comes from Arabic ḥalīmah, the feminine form of ḥalīm, meaning 'patient, forbearing'.
Names are shared across communities. Where a name is commonly used says nothing certain about any one person’s ethnicity, religion or background.
Emah is documented as an affectionate name in Sundanese society.
Sourcesrepository.radenintan.ac.id
Name combinations with Emah
Two- and three-word full-name ideas with Emah, built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each word.
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Meaning of each word
- Emah: Patient, forbearing
- Rizkia: provision or sustenance
- Iffah: self-restraint and personal chastity
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Meaning of each word
- Emah: Patient, forbearing
- Laili: associated with the night
- Paridah: unique, without equal
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Emah Latipah
Meaning of each word
- Emah: Patient, forbearing
- Latipah: gentle, gracious
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Meaning of each word
- Afifah: chaste, preserving personal honor
- Emah: Patient, forbearing
- Laili: associated with the night
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Emah Raihanah
Meaning of each word
- Emah: Patient, forbearing
- Raihanah: sweet-smelling aromatic plant
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Emah Nurfadilah Annisaa
Meaning of each word
- Emah: Patient, forbearing
- Nurfadilah: light of virtue
- Annisaa: the women
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How to pronounce Emah
| Syllables | 2 · 4 letters · 4-letter girl names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /ɛmah/ |
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦲꦺꦩꦃ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮈᮙᮂ |
Is Emah a girl’s name?
Yes, Emah is used mostly as a girl’s name. In our data sample, 0% of bearers are male. See all girl names.
Emah ranks #2,083 among girl names in our data sample (4 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Variants and similar names
Names that sound like Emah
Names with related meanings
- Ani♀Grace, favor
- Rahma♀Compassion, mercy
- Latief♂♀Gentle, kind
- Anis♂♀Close and friendly companion
- Rauf♂♀Deeply kind, compassionate
- Nurhasanah♀Light of goodness
- Latifah♀Gentle, gracious, kind
- Halimah♀Forbearing, patient, slow to anger
- Anisah♀Friendly, pleasant as a companion
- Sudjana♂♀A good, virtuous person
- Anny♀Grace, favor
- Rafika♀Female friend, kindly companion
Famous people named Emah
- Emah Khuzaimah
- Emah Mahfudzoh · b. 1994
FAQ about the name Emah
What is the meaning of Emah?
Emah means Patient, forbearing. In Sundanese tradition, Emah is documented as an affectionate short form of Halimah. Halimah comes from Arabic ḥalīmah, the feminine form of ḥalīm, meaning 'patient, forbearing'.
Is Emah a girl’s name?
Yes, Emah is used mostly as a girl’s name. In our data sample, 0% of bearers are male.
What is the origin of the name Emah?
Emah is of Arabic origin.
How many syllables does Emah have?
Emah has 2 syllables (E-mah) and 4 letters.
How popular is the name Emah?
Emah ranks #2,083 among girl names in our data sample (4 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
What full names go well with Emah?
Some ideas: Emah Rizkia Iffah; Emah Laili Paridah; Emah Latipah.
Famous people named Emah?
Notable people named Emah include Emah Khuzaimah, Emah Mahfudzoh.
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