Gemma
Gemma is a short feminine name of Latin origin, spread primarily through Italian. In meaning, it is associated with a bud, gemstone, and jewel, which is why it sounds tender and at the same time precious. In the Slovak environment, it sounds unusual, but thanks to its simple structure and international presence, it is easy to remember.
Name variants
International equivalents and translations
Municipal population record
The name is officially recorded in the civil registries and population records of Slovak municipalities. The basic onomastic profile is based on municipal records.
Origin and etymology of the name
Scholarly onomastic and linguistic analysisGemma means gemstone or jewel and symbolically expresses the preciousness of a child.
Detailed Slovak etymology analysis
Meno vzniklo z latinského slova gemma, ktoré označovalo púčik alebo očko rastliny a prenesene drahokam či klenot. Ako osobné meno sa rozšírilo najmä z taliančiny.
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Medzinárodný cestovateľský index
Ako ľahko sa meno Gemma vyslovuje v cudzine, zapisuje na letenky a vníma vo svete
GEMMA
100 % zhodný s pôvodným tvaromBez diakritiky (ASCII)
Univerzálny medzinárodný zápisSlovenský unikát
Tradičné slovanské prostredie- •Zápis bez diakritiky – 100 % zhodný s medzinárodnými pasmi, letenkami a cudzími klávesnicami.
- •Univerzálna výslovnosť – neobsahuje zhluky hlások náročné pre cudzincov.
- •Ideálna dvojslabičná dĺžka – melodická a rýchlo zapamätateľná na celom svete.
- •Má ekvivalent v susedných stredoeurópskych kalendároch.
Name days and calendars
Dates in Slovak and international calendarsThis name does not have a nameday in the official SK calendar
V slovenčine sa vyslovuje približne „gem-ma“; v taliančine „džem-ma“.
Grammar & Cases
Overview of grammatical cases for greetings, cards, and official useDiminutives and pet forms
Affectionate and family nicknamesTest how Gemma sounds with your surname
Acoustic analyzer evaluates pronunciation fluency and syllable rhythm.
Supports compound surnames (e.g. Smith-Jones)
Gemma Smith
2 + 1 = 3 syllables
- The combination has a balanced rhythm and clear sound transitions.
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