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First name Hemma - Meaning, Origin and Rating

Girls name

Origin

Nameday

27. June

Meaning

The female first name Hemma comes from Old High German and means "the homely" or "the local". It is a shortened form of the name Hemmeline and is mainly popular in Germany, Austria, and Switzerland. The name is closely connected to the concept of "home" and symbolizes a sense of belonging and security. Throughout history, several notable women have been named Hemma, such as the saint Hemma of Gurk, who is considered the patron saint of home.

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