Gemma: name meaning, origin and pronunciation

“a gem; a jewel”

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جیما

Gemma

Gemma (جیما, Latin Gemma) is a Christian girl’s name that means “a gem; a jewel”. Source: Yonge, History of Christian Names, Gemma.

Gemma at a glance

Meaning: a gem; a jewel
Gender: Girl
Origin: Latin
Faith: Christian
Say it: jem-uh
Syllables: 2
Letters: 5
First letter: G · ج

Meaning of Gemma

In English: a gem; a jewel
اردو میں معنی: جوہر؛ نگینہ

Origin and history of Gemma

From Latin gemma, meaning 'a gem'.

Base wordLatin gemma

How to say and write Gemma

Say it: jem-uh2 syllables · Audio recordings coming later
English: Gemma
Urdu: جیما
Original script: Gemma
Known bearer: St Gemma Galgani
Themes: Beauty

Sibling names for Gemma

Christian boy names that share a theme, origin or first letter with Gemma.

Names like Gemma

Questions about the name Gemma

What does the name Gemma mean?

Gemma means “a gem; a jewel”. In Urdu: جوہر؛ نگینہ. Source: Yonge, History of Christian Names (1884).

Is Gemma a boy’s or a girl’s name?

Gemma is a girl’s name.

Is Gemma a Christian name?

Yes. Gemma is used by Christian families. It is of Latin origin. From Latin gemma, meaning 'a gem'.

How do you pronounce Gemma?

Say it “jem-uh”: 2 syllables.

How do you write Gemma in Urdu?

In Urdu script, Gemma is written جیما. In its original script: Gemma.

Who is a famous person named Gemma?

St Gemma Galgani

Is the meaning of Gemma verified?

Classical source identified (draft). Our editors matched the name to an entry in the classical dictionary cited below. No named reviewer has checked it against the printed page yet. Every entry on Naam is still a draft awaiting review by a named scholar.