The first name Gemma

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About the first name Gemma

Meaning

The name Gemma traditionally means “gem” or “precious stone”.

Historical origin

The name Gemma comes directly from Latin gemma.

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In older sources, Gemma often links Latin heritage with the Christian tradition of French-speaking families.

Pronunciation:jem-maʒɛm.a

Frequency of the first name Gemma by baptism year

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Annual evolution of the first name GemmaLine chart showing the frequency of the first name Gemma in baptisms by year.5037251201900191119221933194419551900–1904 2 baptisms1915–1919 22 baptisms1920–1924 10 baptisms1925–1929 10 baptisms1945–1949 8 baptisms1955–1959 2 baptisms

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