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Karmela
Pronounced kar-MEL-ah /kɑrˈmɛl.ɑ/Medium
Meaning: A spelling of Carmela — from the Hebrew karmel, 'a garden; an orchard; a fertile field' (Mount Carmel)Low
Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data
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History & Origin
Karmela is a spelling of Carmela — from the Hebrew karmel, 'a garden; an orchard; a fertile field' (Mount Carmel). A lyrical, classic name (said 'kar-MEL-ah').
In the U.S. it appears in Jewish and Italian families. Rare in this form, a-garden-and-an-orchard at the root, and lyrical.
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What does the name Karmela mean?
Karmela spells Carmela — Hebrew 'a garden; an orchard' (from karmel, Mount Carmel).
How do you pronounce Karmela?
It's said kar-MEL-ah /krml./ — three syllables, stress on the second.
Is Karmela a boy or girl name?
Karmela is a girl's name.
How popular is Karmela?
Karmela is a very rare name in the U.S.