Gemma

Gender
Female (Feminine | Girl)
Usage/Origins
Meaning
The name Gemma means "jewel" or "precious stone".
Pronunciation
GHEH-ma(Dutch)
JEHM-ma(Italian)
JEHM-ə(English)
JEM-mah or JEH-mah
ZHEHM-mə(Catalan)
Popularity
Gemma is a popular name throughout the world. In the United States, it is ranked #531, while in the United Kingdom, it is ranked #229. It has also been popular in Italy, where it ranks among the top 50 names for girls.

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Cartoon of Gemma

Gemma Name meanings & History

The name Gemma means "jewel" or "precious stone". Medieval Italian nickname meaning "gem, precious stone". It was borne by the wife of the 13th-century Italian poet Dante Alighieri. The name Gemma is used as a first name for girls. Many parents choose this name because of its beauty and elegance.

Zodiac Sign of Gemma: Gregarious Gemini,Go-getter Virgo

Synonyms of Gemma:

G: Genuine,Go-getter,Gregarious,Goof-off

E: Entertain,Enliven,Expressive,Exaggerate,Enlighten,Environment

M: Maternal,Memorabilia,Mushy,Mommy,Manipulative,Memory,Mother

A: Assertive,Angry,Argumentative,Aggressive,Action,Ambitious

Gemma is:

  • a Class name
  • a Natural name
  • a Refined name
  • a Strange name
  • a Upper name
  • a Wholesome name

Famous People

Some famous people with the name Gemma include Gemma Arterton, a British actress, and Gemma Ward, an Australian model and actress.

2.) GEMMA (Female)

Usage: Irish

Meanings: A borrowing from the Italian, Gemma is derived from the Latin gemma (gem, jewel). The name is often bestowed in honor of St. Gemma Galgani (1878-1903). See GEMMA (French Names). (JEM-MAH)


3.) Gemma (Female)

Usage:

Meanings: (Latin, Italian) jewel, precious stone. See also Jemma.

Other Forms: Gem, Gemah, Gemee, Gemey, Gemia, Gemiah, Gemie, Gemmah, Gemmee, Gemmey, Gemmi, Gemmia, Gemmiah, Gemmie, Gemmy, Gemy


4.) GEMMA (Female)

Usage: Italian

Meanings: Derived from the Latin gemma (a swelling, a bud, a precious stone). (JEM-MAH)


5.) GEMMA (Female)

Usage: French

Meanings: A borrowing from the Italian, Gemma is derived from the Latin gemma (gem, jewel). The name was borne by St. Gemma Galgani (18781903), a young woman who wished to be a Passionist nun but was unable to because of poor health. She endured the marks and pain of the stigmata for more than eighteen months and experienced numerous ecstasies and visions. (JEM-MAH)


6.) Gemma (Female)

Usage: Italian

Meanings: Precious stone

Other Forms: Jemma


7.) GEMMA (Female)

Usage: English

Meanings: A borrowing from the Latin, Gemma is taken from gemma (precious stone, jewel).The name was borne by St. Gemma Galgani (18781903) and is often bestowed in her honor. Var: Jemma. (JEM-MAH)


8.) Gemma (Female)

Usage:

Meanings: (Latin, Italian, French) jewel-like

Other Forms: Gem, Gemmie, Gemmy


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