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Carmella

kar-MEL-lah

Popularity

#1345

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Letters

8

Syllables

3

Origin

Italian

Total Births

20,477

Peak Year

#554 in 1922

First Recorded

1891

Style

Soft & Gentle, Spiritual & Biblical

Spelling

Moderate spelling

What It Means

Carmella is an Italian name derived from Carmel, a Hebrew name meaning 'garden' or 'orchard'. It is also associated with Mount Carmel in Israel.

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CarmaCarmel

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Numerology

7

The Seeker

Wise, introspective, and spiritual. These names carry depth and a quiet inner power.

Famous Namesakes

  • Carmella DeCesare

    American model and Playboy Playmate

Nicknames

CarmaCarmel

Spelling Variations

CarmelCarmela

Similar Names

IsabellaGabriellaAntonellaStella

Personality Traits

BeautifulGracefulFriendlyKind

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