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Karmella
Pronounced kar-MEL-ah /kɑrˈmɛl.ɑ/Medium
Meaning: A spelling of Carmela — from Hebrew karmel, 'a garden, an orchard, a vineyard' (Mount Carmel)Medium
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History & Origin
Karmella is a spelling of Carmela — from Hebrew karmel, 'a garden, an orchard, a vineyard', the source of Mount Carmel and the title Our Lady of Mount Carmel. A lyrical, classic name across Italian, Hispanic, and Jewish families (the -k- and -ll- styling personalizes it; nickname Mella).
In the U.S. it appears beside Carmela. Rare in this spelling, a-garden-and-vineyard at the root, and lyrical.
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What does the name Karmella mean?
Karmella spells Carmela — Hebrew 'a garden, an orchard, a vineyard'.
How do you pronounce Karmella?
It's said kar-MEL-ah /kɑrˈmɛl.ɑ/ — three syllables, stress on the second.
Is Karmella a boy or girl name?
Karmella is a girl's name.
How popular is Karmella?
Karmella is a rare name in the U.S.