Lemma as a Baby Name. Meaning and Origin of Lemma

What is the meaning of the name Lemma ?

The baby name Lemma is a Male name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced /ˈlɛmə/ (LEM-uh).

Lemma is Greek in Origin.

Lemma is an Ethiopian given name rooted in Afaan Oromo, where lama means two and lammaffaa means second; as a personal name Lemma/Lamma traditionally marks a second-born child or a twin, extending to the sense one of two. It is most common among Oromo speakers but familiar across Ethiopia via interethnic use. The spelling varies with Latin-script transliteration; Lamma and Lema are common variants, with Lemma now widespread in official documents. Usage is typically masculine in Ethiopia, though it can be unisex in the diaspora.

Separately, English and European readers may recognize lemma as a scholarly term, from Greek lemma “something taken” or “assumption,” a word long used in mathematics and logic. That distinct etymology sometimes appeals to academics choosing the name. Overall, Lemma blends cultural heritage with a crisp, modern sound; related forms include Lamma and Lema, with occasional context-based diminutives.