Emunah
/EH-M-UH-N-AA-HH/
Faith, trust, faithfulness — Emunah (Hebrew אמונה) is the Hebrew word for faith, central to Habakkuk 2:4 'tzaddik be-emunato yichyeh' ('the righteous shall live by their faith') — a verse Paul later cites in Romans. A name reflecting steady inner trust.
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Yes — Emunah is a Jewish girl name of Hebrew origin, meaning “Faith, trust, faithfulness — Emunah (Hebrew אמונה) is the Hebrew word for faith, central to Habakkuk 2:4 'tzaddik be-emunato yichyeh' ('the righteous shall live by their faith') — a verse Paul later cites in Romans. A name reflecting steady inner trust.”.
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Meaning & origin
Emunah is a girl's name of Hebrew origin, traditionally used in Jewish families. The name means "Faith, trust, faithfulness — Emunah (Hebrew אמונה) is the Hebrew word for faith, central to Habakkuk 2:4 'tzaddik be-emunato yichyeh' ('the righteous shall live by their faith') — a verse Paul later cites in Romans. A name reflecting steady inner trust." and belongs to the Divine cluster — names rooted in sacred meaning and spiritual tradition.
Common among Jewish, Israeli, American families, Emunah carries cultural weight that goes beyond its dictionary definition — it's a name with a story and a community.
What would a baby named Emunah look like?
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See Emunah's baby portrait →What does Emunah's numerology say?
Numerology assigns each name a single-digit destiny number by summing its letter values. Different schools use different mappings — NameRoot computes both so you can see how Emunah resonates in either tradition.
Emunah's destiny number is 8 — but a number only matters in context. The app matches it to your family's own numbers for a real compatibility read. See Emunah's full reading →
Does Emunah go with your family's names?
Emunah breaks into 6 sounds: /EH-M-UH-N-AA-HH/. The real test isn't how it sounds alone — it's how it sounds beside the names already in your family: yours, your partner's, and any brothers or sisters. NameRoot scores that harmony, so Emunah sits naturally next to a Mum and Dad like Michael & Anna, or a big sister named Gianna — no awkward clashes, no two names that blur together. Hear Emunah beside your family's names →
Nicknames
Common affectionate forms of Emunah — useful for everyday family conversation, early childhood, or as standalone given names themselves.
Names similar to Emunah
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Common questions about Emunah
What does the name Emunah mean?
Emunah means "Faith, trust, faithfulness — Emunah (Hebrew אמונה) is the Hebrew word for faith, central to Habakkuk 2:4 'tzaddik be-emunato yichyeh' ('the righteous shall live by their faith') — a verse Paul later cites in Romans. A name reflecting steady inner trust.." It is a girl name of Hebrew origin, traditionally used in Jewish families.
Is Emunah a boy or girl name?
Emunah is most commonly used as a girl name.
What is the origin of the name Emunah?
Emunah is of Hebrew origin, used in Jewish tradition, commonly among Jewish, Israeli, American families.
Is Emunah a Jewish name?
Yes. Emunah is a girl name traditionally used in Jewish families, of Hebrew origin.
What does Emunah mean in Hebrew?
Emunah originates from Hebrew, where it means "Faith, trust, faithfulness — Emunah (Hebrew אמונה) is the Hebrew word for faith, central to Habakkuk 2:4 'tzaddik be-emunato yichyeh' ('the righteous shall live by their faith') — a verse Paul later cites in Romans. A name reflecting steady inner trust.."
What are common nicknames for Emunah?
Common short forms of Emunah include Emu.
What is the numerology of Emunah?
Emunah has a Pythagorean destiny number of 8 — material mastery and executive power.
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