Gema
Spanish · Girl · 2 syllables
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About the name Gema
Gema is a Spanish diminutive of Genoveva, derived from the Germanic name Genovefa, meaning "woman of the race" or "of noble birth." The name ultimately traces to Germanic roots combining *geno- (race/kind) and *wifa (woman).
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Etymology
Gema is a Spanish diminutive of Genoveva, derived from the Germanic name Genovefa, meaning "woman of the race" or "of noble birth." The name ultimately traces to Germanic roots combining *geno- (race/kind) and *wifa (woman).
The name is primarily used in Spanish-speaking cultures and Catholic Christian communities, with particular popularity in Spain and Latin America; Saint Genoveva of Paris (5th century) is the most notable historical figure associated with the name's religious tradition.
Gema currently ranks #1,996 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2022.
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