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    Olivia
    Emma
    Ava
    Meaning
    • Olivia comes from the Latin oliva, 'olive'. The olive branch is a symbol of peace. Shakespeare used it in Twelfth Night.
    • German: Emma comes from the Germanic word ermen, meaning 'whole' or 'universal'. It was brought to England by Norman nobility.
    • English: Whole; whole; complete; universal; whole. complete. universal. old german ermin or irmin, meaning universal. famous bearer: 1960s television character emma peel in the avengers; lady emma hamilton, mistress to lord horatio nelson
    • Ava is of uncertain origin. It may come from the Germanic avi, possibly 'desired', or be linked to Eve, meaning 'life'.
    OriginLatinGerman, EnglishLatin
    Native script———
    GenderGirlGirl, UnisexGirl
    Popularity
    US rank #2 (2017)
    US rank #1 (2017)
    US rank #3 (2017)
    Syllables422
    First letterOEA
    Rashi———
    Numerology1: leadership, independence and new beginnings5: curiosity, freedom and adventure8: ambition, strength and determination

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