Gemma

Gemma Meaning & Origin

About Gemma
The name Gemma is of Italian origin and means "gem" or "precious stone." It is derived from the Latin word "gemmus," which refers to a bud or a jewel. Gemma is often associated with qualities such as beauty, rarity, and value, reflecting the significance of gemstones in various cultures. The name Gemma is commonly given to girls and symbolizes their uniqueness and preciousness.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Gemma are female.

Gemma Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has decreased by -3.30% over the past year.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
JM
🗽 NYSIIS
GANA
🔊 Soundex
G050
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
JH EH1 M AH0
🌐 IPA
/ˈʤɛmə/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('JM', 'KM')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
G500

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Gemma in Braille

Here's how to represent Gemma in Braille, with each pattern of raised dots corresponding to a letter of the name.

The name Gemma in braille

How to Spell the Name Gemma in American Sign Language (ASL)

The image below shows how you can spell Gemma using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Gemma in sign language

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