Gemma
[ˈdʒɛ.mə]Meaning
Italian female name from Latin gemma, "jewel"; also "bud" or "precious stone"
Background Story
Gemma is an Italian female name of Latin origin, meaning "bud" or "precious stone". It comes ultimately from the Latin gemma, "jewel". The given name was mostly borrowed via Italian, and the spelling Jemma is associated with James. It was among the most popular names in England and Scotland during the 1980s.
Temperament
Variations
gem, gemmy
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