Girl name · Hebrew
Emunah
“faith, steadfast trust”
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Common nicknames
Short-forms and diminutives parents often use for Emunah.
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Similar-feel alternatives, or middle-name candidates that pair well with Emunah — both ranked by the same scoring system (vibe overlap, syllable rhythm, origin compatibility).
About the name
Emunah is Hebrew faith, from the root aman, to be firm or reliable — the same three letters that give amen. The word describes steadiness rather than conviction, which is a meaningfully different idea of faith from the Greek pistis behind the English word.
It is a modern Israeli given name rather than a Biblical one, part of the same wave that produced Shira and Ahava. It has no US ranking and is rare even in Israel.
Emmy is the short form that carries it into English easily. Three syllables want one (Emunah Tal, Emunah Shai). On our vibe map it is Heirloom with Soft & Dreamy warmth.
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All Hebrew names →Emunah — common questions
Is Emunah a boy or girl name?
Emunah is traditionally a girl name of Hebrew origin.
What does the name Emunah mean?
Emunah means “faith, steadfast trust” of Hebrew origin. Emunah is Hebrew faith, from the root aman, to be firm or reliable — the same three letters that give amen. The word describes steadiness rather than conviction, which is a meaningfully different idea of faith from the Greek pistis behind the English word.
Where does the name Emunah come from?
Emunah is Hebrew in origin. It is a modern Israeli given name rather than a Biblical one, part of the same wave that produced Shira and Ahava. It has no US ranking and is rare even in Israel.
What are common nicknames for Emunah?
Emmy and Muna — the short-forms parents most often use for Emunah.
How popular is Emunah?
Emunah did not make the top 1,000 girls' names in US Social Security Administration data for 2025, which makes it genuinely rare in the US.
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