English · Girl name
Jemma
“a variant of Gemma”
About the name Jemma
Jemma is a variant spelling of Gemma, an Italian name from the Latin gemma, meaning ‘gem’ or ‘precious stone’; in Latin the word also means ‘bud’. Gemma Donati was the wife of the poet Dante Alighieri, and Saint Gemma Galgani, an Italian mystic of the late nineteenth century, made the name familiar among Catholics. The spelling Jemma is used in English-speaking countries, especially Britain and Australia, and notable figures include authors and actresses such as the British actress Jemma Redgrave.
- Meaning
- a variant of Gemma
- Origin
- English
- Gender
- Girl
- Pronunciation
- JEM-ah(2 syl.)
Middle names for Jemma
- Jemma Rose
- Jemma Claire
- Jemma Marie
- Jemma Ann
- Jemma Kate
Questions about Jemma
- What does Jemma mean?
- Jemma is an English name meaning "a variant of Gemma".
- How do you pronounce Jemma?
- Jemma is pronounced JEM-ah, with emphasis on the first syllable.
- What are variants of Jemma?
- Variants of Jemma include Gemma, Jem.
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