Female Name
Gemma
ˈd͡ʒɛm.ma
ˈʒem.mə
ˈd͡ʒɛm.ə
ˈɣɛ.maː
Overview
Gender
feminine
Origin
Categories
American sprinters
directors
Dragon Quest characters
Elder Scrolls characters
gemstones
Harry Potter characters
history
Italian words
Killing Eve characters
Latin words
Characteristics
How people perceive this name
Overall Rating
76/100
upper class65%
natural80%
wholesome100%
refined100%
strange65%
Meaning & Etymology
Gemma is a Medieval Italian nickname meaning 'gem' or 'precious stone'. It symbolizes rarity, beauty, and value, much like the gemstones it represents. The name has been used historically to denote someone of great worth or beauty.
Etymology
Original Form:
Gemma
Evolution:
From Latin 'gemma' meaning 'bud, jewel, precious stone', the name evolved in Medieval Italy as a nickname before becoming a given name.
Source:
Latin