What is the origin of the name Karmela?

Karmela is a name of Hebrew origin.

How popular is the name Karmela?

Karmela is currently ranked #9202 in the United States and is stable in popularity.

How do you pronounce Karmela?

Karmela is pronounced kar-MEH-luh.

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GirlHebrew

Karmela

kar-MEH-luh

Popularity

#9202

stable

Letters

Syllables

Origin

Hebrew

Total Births

211

Peak Year

#15 in 2019

First Recorded

1965

Style

Spiritual & Biblical, Soft & Gentle

Spelling

Moderate spelling

What It Means

A variation of Carmela, meaning 'garden' or 'God's garden' in Hebrew. The etymology derives from Hebrew.

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Karm Mel Carmel

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Numerology

The Nurturer

Caring, responsible, and loving. Names at 6 resonate with warmth and family devotion.

Nicknames

Karm Mel Carmel

Spelling Variations

Carmela Carmella

Similar Names

Carmel Ariella Gabriella

Personality Traits

NurturingElegantKindGraceful

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