Origin, Meaning, And History Of Gemma
宝石ma is an Italian name derived from the Latin word ‘gemma,’ which translates to ‘gem,’ ‘jewel,’ ‘bud,’ or ‘precious stone.’ Some accounts suggest that during the 12th and 13th centuries, the name was used as a colloquial nickname for James.
The name is also associated with the prominent Catholic personality Gemma Galgani, an Italian mystic known as Saint Gemma of Lucca and the ‘Daughter of the Passion.’ Another notable individual with the name is Gemma di Manetto Donati, the daughter of Monetto Donati, a member of the Donati family, and the wife of the 13th-century poet Dante Alighieri.
Alphecca is one of the brightest stars in the Corona Borealis constellation, which is sometimes called Gemma, which means jewel of the Crown. It is visible from the mid-northern latitudes almost all night during April, May, and June.
The name is phonetically pronounced as ‘JEM-ə’ or ‘jem-muh.’ However, the “j” sound can be mispronounced as a hard ‘g’ sound. Although the meaning of the name varies across different cultures, these variations have the same connotation as ‘jewel’ or ‘gem.’ Some of them are Jemma (British), Adili (Hebrew), Gema (Spanish), and Tama (Japanese). Some adorable nicknames that this name may have include Emmie, Gemmy, Gem, Gemz, Gigi, and Jam.
宝石ma Hendrix, played by Millie Davis, portrays the character of the young, adopted daughter of Allison and Donnie Hendrix in the TV series Orphan Black. The protagonist in the young adult novel A Great and Terrible Beauty by Libba Bray isMiss Gemma Doyle. Although she is a sixteen-year-old girl in the 19th century, she is far from ordinary. Gemma is opinionated and passionate about social justice and equality.
Other fictional characters who share the name Gemma include Gemma Bovery, the main character in the 2014 French comedy-drama film Gemma Bovery, and Gemma Larson, featured in the ABC series Grey’s Anatomy.
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Famous People With The Name Gemma
- 宝石ma Christina ArtentonEnglish actress and producer, won Empire Award for Best Newcomer for her role in the film Quantum of Solace
- 宝石ma Louise AtkinsonEnglish influencer, actress, radio presenter and former glamor model
- 宝石ma BondEnglish ballet dancer, member of the corps de ballet with the American Ballet Theatre
- 宝石ma Clare CollinsEnglish media personality, started her own reality franchise Gemma Collins: Diva
- 宝石ma CowlingFirst Australian-born transgender model to be signed with an agency
- 宝石ma Mengaul CivilSpanish synchronized swimmer, won Gold medals in all events at 2008 European Aquatics Championships
宝石ma On The Popularity Chart
According to the US Social Security Administration, Gemma saw a spectacular rise between 2007 and 2012. Go through the graph to gain more insight.
Popularity Over Time
The name skyrocketed in its popularity over just a few years. It went from 218 babies per million in 2007 to 1540 babies per million in 2021.
Source:Social Security AdministrationRank Over Time
宝石ma’s ranking substantially increased over the decades. From 2856 in 1982, it entered the top 200 names and stood at 191 in 2021.
Source:Social Security AdministrationNames With Similar Sound As Gemma
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Frequently Asked Questions
1. What is the meaning of the name Gemma?
The name Gemma means jewel, precious stone, and gem.
2. What is the origin of the name Gemma?
宝石ma has a Latin and Hebrew origin.
3. How to pronounce the name Gemma?
宝石ma is pronounced as gem-ma.
