Carmelo
Carmelo is a Christian boy name of Hebrew, via Spanish and Italian origin, meaning “From Mount Carmel; garden, orchard”.
| Meaning | From Mount Carmel; garden, orchard |
|---|---|
| Gender | Boy |
| Origin | Hebrew, via Spanish and Italian |
| Pronunciation | kar-MEH-loh |
| Tradition | Christian |
| Used in | Spain, Italy, Mexico, Puerto Rico |
Meaning and origin of Carmelo
Carmelo comes from Mount Carmel, the ridge above Haifa whose Hebrew name, Karmel, is usually explained as 'garden' or 'fruitful land'. The mountain gave its name to the Carmelite religious order, and devotion to Our Lady of Mount Carmel spread the name across Spain, southern Italy and Latin America. Carmela and Carmen are the feminine forms. A well-known modern bearer is the American basketball player Carmelo Anthony.
Is Carmelo a Christian name?
Carmelo is a Catholic devotional name honouring Our Lady of Mount Carmel, whose feast falls on 16 July. Mount Carmel is also where the prophet Elijah challenges the prophets of Baal in the Bible.
How popular is Carmelo?
A traditional name in Spain, southern Italy and Latin America, more common among older generations today.
Gifts with the name Carmelo
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Spellings and variants of Carmelo
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Carmelo mean?
Carmelo means 'From Mount Carmel; garden, orchard'. It is of Hebrew, via Spanish and Italian origin.
Is Carmelo a Christian name?
Carmelo is a Catholic devotional name honouring Our Lady of Mount Carmel, whose feast falls on 16 July. Mount Carmel is also where the prophet Elijah challenges the prophets of Baal in the Bible.
How do you pronounce Carmelo?
Carmelo is pronounced kar-MEH-loh.
Is Carmelo a boy or girl name?
Carmelo is usually a boy name.