Emer

Emer Meaning & Origin

About Emer
The name "Emer" is of Irish origin and is derived from the Gaelic word "éimhear," meaning "swift." It is often associated with qualities such as speed, agility, and quick thinking. In Irish mythology, Emer was the wife of the legendary hero Cú Chulainn, known for her beauty, intelligence, and loyalty. The name Emer carries connotations of strength, grace, and determination.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Emer are female.

Emer Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has remained the same by 0% over the past year.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
AMR
🗽 NYSIIS
EANA
🔊 Soundex
E506
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
EH1 M ER0
🌐 IPA
/emer*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('AMR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
E560

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Emer in Braille

Here's how to represent Emer in Braille, with each pattern of raised dots corresponding to a letter of the name.

The name Emer in braille

How to Spell the Name Emer in American Sign Language (ASL)

The image below shows how you can spell Emer using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Emer in sign language

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