Carmel: Name Meaning, Origin, and Popularity

Pronunciation: ka-hrme-hl
Origin: Israel
gender-female

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Region Origin: Western Asia
Meaning: Garden

Carmel is a gender-neutral name of Hebrew origin, which translates to "garden," "orchard," and "vineyards of God". The name is derived from the Hebrew noun כרמל (karmel), meaning plantation or orchard. There are numerous landmarks named Carmel, such as Mount Carmel, a mountain range in Israel, and Carmel-by-the-Sea, a small beach city in California. The name Carmel is also associated with the Carmelite order of mendicant friars, founded in the 12th century on Mount Carmel.

Carmel Name Popularity Data

chat-overall Carmel is currently #433 in the popularity of the name rankings.
gender-female Girl: Carmel is currently #236 on Kiindred Girl Names
gender-male Overall Nature: Carmel is currently #135 on Kiindred Nature Names
gender-female Girl Nature: Carmel is currently #87 on Kiindred Girl Nature Names
gender-male Overall Unique: Carmel is currently #427 on Kiindred Unique Names
gender-female Girl Unique: Carmel is currently #236 on Kiindred Girl Unique Names

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Famous People Named Carmel

This section lists notable individuals and public figures named Carmel, showcasing their achievements and contributions in various fields.

  • Carmel Niland: Carmel Niland is an Australian author and activist known for her work in advocating for women's rights and social justice.
  • Carmel Snow: Carmel Snow was an Irish-American editor-in-chief of Harper's Bazaar from 1934 to 1958, known for revolutionizing the magazine and the fashion industry. She passed away in 1961.

 

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