What is the origin of the name Kamela?

Kamela is a name of Latin origin.

How do you pronounce Kamela?

Kamela is pronounced kah-ME-lah.

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GirlLatin

Kamela

kah-ME-lah

Letters

Syllables

Origin

Latin

Total Births

775

Peak Year

#39 in 1969

First Recorded

1960

Style

Sophisticated & Formal, Soft & Gentle

Spelling

Moderate spelling

What It Means

A feminine name with multiple potential origins. It may be derived from the name Camilla, which is of Latin origin, meaning 'attendant of the temple'.

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Kam Kami Mela

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Numerology

The Adventurer

Free-spirited, adaptable, and curious. These names carry energy of change and exploration.

Nicknames

Kam Kami Mela

Spelling Variations

Camela Camella Kamillah

Personality Traits

ElegantGracefulKindCaringSophisticated

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