Linked by meaning
Gemma 琰
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Gemma (gem) and 琰 (glittering gem) are related in meaning.
The English name
- Meaning
- A medieval Italian nickname meaning 'gem, jewel', from Latin gemmaWell attestedIn medieval England the name could also be a feminine form of James.
- Origin
- Italian, from Latin
The Chinese character
- Meaning
- glittering gem
- Source
- Unicode Unihan
Sources
Inspired by Chinese naming. The two are linked by what they mean, never by sound or letters.