Carmen
Carmen is a Christian girl name of Spanish, from Hebrew origin, meaning “Of Mount Carmel; song”.
| Meaning | Of Mount Carmel; song |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Spanish, from Hebrew |
| Pronunciation | KAR-men |
| Tradition | Christian |
| Used in | Spain, Mexico, Chile, Philippines |
Meaning and origin of Carmen
Carmen is the Spanish form of Carmel, given in honour of the Virgen del Carmen, Our Lady of Mount Carmel. The Hebrew karmel means 'garden' or 'orchard'. It was later reinforced by Latin carmen, 'song' or 'poem', a coincidence of sound. Bizet's opera Carmen, about a fiery Andalusian woman, made the name famous worldwide.
Is Carmen a Christian name?
Carmen is a Catholic Marian name, very popular in Spain and Latin America through devotion to the Virgen del Carmen, patroness of sailors.
How popular is Carmen?
One of the classic women's names of the Spanish-speaking world.
Gifts with the name Carmen
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- Christian baby gifts & books (Amazon)
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Spellings and variants of Carmen
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Carmen mean?
Carmen means 'Of Mount Carmel; song'. It is of Spanish, from Hebrew origin.
Is Carmen a Christian name?
Carmen is a Catholic Marian name, very popular in Spain and Latin America through devotion to the Virgen del Carmen, patroness of sailors.
How do you pronounce Carmen?
Carmen is pronounced KAR-men.
Is Carmen a boy or girl name?
Carmen is usually a girl name.