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Baby Name Gemma |
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| Meaning of Gemma - What does the name Gemma means? |
| Pronunciation: |
| jem-mah |  |
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Girl Name |
| Origin: |
French |
| Name Meaning: |
A borrowing from the Italian, Gemma is derived from the Latin gemma (gem, jewel). The name was borne by St. Gemma Galgani (1878-1903), a young woman who wished to be a Passionist nun but was unable to because of poor health. She endured the marks and pain of the stigmata for more than eighteen months and experienced numerous ecstasies and visions |
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