Gemma
From the Italian and Latin word for a jewel or precious stone, symbolising brightness and value.
Meaning and origin
Gemma developed in medieval Italy as a nickname and personal name based on the Italian word for a jewel.
How to pronounce Gemma
| Italian | JEM-mah /ˈdʒemma/ |
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