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Gemma

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Popularity

#203

stable

Letters

5

Syllables

2

Origin

Italian

Total Births

24,227

Peak Year

#1,653 in 2023

First Recorded

1904

Style

Classic & Timeless, Soft & Gentle

Spelling

Easy to spell

What It Means

Gemma is an Italian name meaning 'precious stone' or 'jewel'. It is derived from the Latin word 'gemma', which has the same meaning.

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GemGems

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Numerology

9

The Idealist

Compassionate, humanitarian, and visionary. Names vibrating at 9 carry universal love.

Famous Namesakes

  • Gemma Arterton

    English actress

  • Gemma Ward

    Australian supermodel and actress

Nicknames

GemGems

Spelling Variations

Jemma

Similar Names

SophiaOliviaIslaAmelia

Personality Traits

PreciousElegantKindBeautiful

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