Hemma
Germanic · Girl · 2 syllables
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About the name Hemma
Hemma is a Germanic name derived from the root "hem" or "hema," meaning "home" or "house," reflecting the bearer's connection to domestic or territorial significance.
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Etymology
Hemma is a Germanic name derived from the root "hem" or "hema," meaning "home" or "house," reflecting the bearer's connection to domestic or territorial significance. The name was borne by Saint Hemma of Gurk (died 1045), an Austrian noblewoman venerated in the Roman Catholic Church, and remains primarily used in German-speaking and Alpine regions.
Hemma currently ranks #12,384 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2025.
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