Gemma
gem, precious stone (Latin/Italian)
Gemma is a spanish / english girl name in the Philippines. In the civil registry as of May 2021 it is number 50, with 89,009 records. It has 2 syllables.
Origin and meaning
gem, precious stone (Latin/Italian)
Gemma is derived from the Latin term for a gemstone or jewel. In the Philippines, the name gained prominent usage in the mid-20th century, influenced by devotion to Saint Gemma Galgani and bolstered by notable figures such as Gemma Cruz, who won Miss International in 1964.
Derived from the Latin and Italian word 'gemma', meaning 'gem' or 'precious stone'. It spread internationally through the veneration of the Italian Catholic saint Gemma Galgani (canonized in 1940) and through English and Hispanic naming practices.
Name character
In the Philippines
Frequently given to baby girls born in the mid-to-late 20th century. Common nicknames include Gem, Meng, or Em-em, and it occasionally appears in compound names like Mary Gemma or Gemma Rose.
Related forms
- Gemma Italian
- Gemma Spanish
- Gemme French
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Gemma with common surname pairs
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Is Gemma a common girl name in the Philippines?
In the civil registry as of May 2021, Gemma is number 50, with 89,009 records. That is not the 2024 birth list, and it does not say the name is a better choice. How it sounds with both family surnames is a separate score.