Gemma Name Meaning
The name Gemma comes from Italian roots and carries a meaning worth knowing. Read the full meaning and origin of Gemma below, then browse real variants, short forms, and related names from the same family. Tap any name to copy it instantly.
Gemma Name Meaning
Italian, Catalan, English (British), DutchMedieval Italian nickname meaning "gem, precious stone". It was borne by the wife of the 13th-century Italian poet Dante Alighieri.
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