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Gemma
Gemma is a girl's name of Latin origin, meaning "gem" or "jewel." Once popular throughout England, this name is currently gaining favor on American shores. Gemma also shares its namesake with an Italian saint who was canonized in 1940 and is the patron of students, pharmacists, and parachutists. Offering plenty of sweet sentiments, a name like Gemma allows you to honor your faith and show baby just how precious they are to you.
Latin
Female
Name Story
Traits
- Gentle
- Sophisticated
- Charming
- Graceful
Compatibility
Gemma pairs well with classic names for siblings, adding a touch of elegance and charm. As a middle name, it complements longer first names beautifully. Culturally, Gemma works well in both traditional and modern naming styles, making it a versatile choice.
Gentle
Sophisticated
Charming
Graceful
Spotlight
Famous Personalities
Notable people who share the name.
Gemma Arterton
Actress
Born: February 2, 1986 · Gravesend, England
Gemma Chan
Actress
Born: November 29, 1982 · London, England
Gemma Ward
Model
Born: November 3, 1987 · Perth, Australia
Gemma Whelan
Actress
Born: April 23, 1981 · Leeds, England
Gemma Galgani
Mystic
Born: March 12, 1878 · Camigliano, Italy
Similar Names
Malaika
Angel
Joyce
Lord
Vanessa
Butterfly
Chichi
Wisdom, Intellect
Jerry
Spear
Walter
Commander of the army
Regional Variations & Spellings
Alternative Spellings
- Gemma Original form
- Jemma Variant
- Gema Spanish
- Arabic
- Japanese
- Chinese
- Russian
- Hindi
- Georgian
Cultural Adaptations
- جيما (Gīmā) Arabic
- ジェンマ (Jenma) Japanese
- 格玛 (Gémǎ) Chinese
- Җемма (Jemma) Russian
- जेमा (Jemā) Hindi
- ჯემა (Jema) Georgian
Frequently Asked Questions about Gemma
- What does Gemma mean?
- Gem, jewel
- What is the origin of Gemma?
- Gemma has Latin origins.
- Is Gemma popular?
- Gemma has been viewed 144 times and saved to favorites 0 times by our community.
- What are similar names to Gemma?
- Similar names include Malaika, Joyce, Vanessa, Chichi, Jerry.
- How do you pronounce Gemma?
- Gemma is pronounced JEM-ah.
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