At a Glance
- Meaning
- Gem
- Origin
- Italian (variant of Gemma)
- Gender
- Girl
- Pronunciation
- JEM-ah
Jemma is an Italian (variant of Gemma) girl's name meaning “gem”.
Meaning & Origin of Jemma
Meaning: Gem.
Origin: Italian (variant of Gemma).
A common claim: Often given simply as meaning 'gem,' though it's also sometimes treated as a feminine form of James/Jem. Actually: 'Gem' is accurate, from Gemma. Wiktionary identifies the James/Jem connection as folk etymology, not a genuine derivation.
Source: Wiktionary, Wikipedia.
How to Pronounce Jemma
JEM-ahIPA /ˈdʒɛmə/
