Boy name
Gemma name meaning
“sound reflected back”
- Gender
- ♂ Boy
- Origin
- Indonesian
- Syllables
- 2
- Popularity
- #4,803
Gemma is a masculine name meaning “sound reflected back”, with Gema as a spelling variant. Its meaning comes from the Indonesian word gema, referring to a reflected sound that is heard again. The word underlying the name Gema is also found in Malay with that meaning.
What does Gemma mean?
Sound reflected back
In Indonesian: suara yang terpantul kembali
Origin and cultural usage of Gemma
Gema uses the Indonesian word for a reflected sound heard again, a word also found in Malay.
| Linguistic origin | Indonesian, Malay |
|---|---|
| Starts with | G |
Name combinations with Gemma
Two- and three-word full-name ideas with Gemma, built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each word.
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Gemma Prakarsa Sugihartono
Meaning of each word
- Gemma: sound reflected back
- Prakarsa: initiative to begin an undertaking
- Sugihartono: abundant in wealth
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Gemma Hendriyanto Suweta
Meaning of each word
- Gemma: sound reflected back
- Hendriyanto: ruler of the home
- Suweta: white, light-coloured
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Gemma Yuliantoro
Meaning of each word
- Gemma: sound reflected back
- Yuliantoro: associated with July
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Meaning of each word
- Pramana: measure, evidence, basis of knowledge
- Gemma: sound reflected back
- Topan: a storm with very strong winds
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Gemma Halilintar
Meaning of each word
- Gemma: sound reflected back
- Halilintar: a striking thunderbolt
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Meaning of each word
- Gemma: sound reflected back
- Air: water, a liquid essential to life
- Nyaman: comfortable and at ease
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How to pronounce Gemma
| Syllables | 2 · 5 letters · 5-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /gəma/ |
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦒꦺꦩ꧀ꦩ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮌᮨᮙ᮪ᮙ |
Is Gemma a boy’s name?
Yes, Gemma is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 67% of bearers are male. See all boy names.
Gemma ranks #4,803 among boy names in our data sample (3 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Variants and similar names
The same name in other spellings (for example old and new Indonesian spelling):
Famous people named Gemma
- Gemma Galgani Veronica Senduk · b. 1958
FAQ about the name Gemma
What is the meaning of Gemma?
Gemma means sound reflected back. Gema uses the Indonesian word for a reflected sound heard again, a word also found in Malay.
Is Gemma a boy’s name?
Yes, Gemma is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 67% of bearers are male.
What is the origin of the name Gemma?
Gemma is of Indonesian and Malay origin.
How many syllables does Gemma have?
Gemma has 2 syllables (Gem-ma) and 5 letters.
How popular is the name Gemma?
Gemma ranks #4,803 among boy names in our data sample (3 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
What are other spellings of Gemma?
Other spellings: Gema.
What full names go well with Gemma?
Some ideas: Gemma Prakarsa Sugihartono; Gemma Hendriyanto Suweta; Gemma Yuliantoro.
Famous people named Gemma?
Notable people named Gemma include Gemma Galgani Veronica Senduk.
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