Carmela
Carmela is a Christian girl name of Italian and Spanish, from Hebrew origin, meaning “Garden, orchard; of Mount Carmel”.
| Meaning | Garden, orchard; of Mount Carmel |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Italian and Spanish, from Hebrew |
| Pronunciation | kar-MEL-uh |
| Tradition | Christian |
| Used in | Italy, Spain, Philippines, Mexico |
Meaning and origin of Carmela
Carmela is an Italian and Spanish name honouring Our Lady of Mount Carmel, a title of the Virgin Mary linked to the Carmelite order. The mountain's name comes from Hebrew karmel, 'garden' or 'orchard'. It is common in southern Italy, Spain, the Philippines and Latin America, and many American viewers know it from Carmela Soprano of The Sopranos.
Is Carmela a Christian name?
Carmela is a Catholic Marian name, given in honour of Our Lady of Mount Carmel, whose feast falls on 16 July.
How popular is Carmela?
Traditional in Italian and Hispanic Catholic families; less common among younger generations.
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Spellings and variants of Carmela
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Carmela mean?
Carmela means 'Garden, orchard; of Mount Carmel'. It is of Italian and Spanish, from Hebrew origin.
Is Carmela a Christian name?
Carmela is a Catholic Marian name, given in honour of Our Lady of Mount Carmel, whose feast falls on 16 July.
How do you pronounce Carmela?
Carmela is pronounced kar-MEL-uh.
Is Carmela a boy or girl name?
Carmela is usually a girl name.