Jemma Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Jemma Name at a Glance

Name	Jemma
Meaning	Diminutive of Jemima: Dove. Little dove. In the Old Testament, Jemima was one of the three beautiful daughters of Job (the other two were Keziah and Keren).
Origin	Hebrew
Gender	Girl

What Does the Name Jemma Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Jemma means “Diminutive of Jemima: Dove. Little dove. In the Old Testament, Jemima was one of the three beautiful daughters of Job (the other two were Keziah and Keren”. Name meanings can vary between languages, regions and naming traditions, so families may also wish to confirm a meaning within the cultural or linguistic context that matters to them.

Jemma Name Origin

Our database records Jemma under Hebrew origin. Browse more Hebrew baby names to compare other names in the same origin collection.

Is Jemma a Boy or Girl Name?

In our database, Jemma is listed as a girl name. Usage can differ across countries, languages and families.

Choosing the Name Jemma

When considering Jemma for a baby, you may want to compare its recorded meaning and origin with family traditions, pronunciation, spelling, initials, middle names and how the full name sounds with the family name.