Carmela

Carmela is a female first name that is common in both Italy and Spain. It represents a variant of Carmel and is also considered a variant of Carmen. The name is particularly well-known due to the Spanish title 'Virgen del Carmen', which venerates the Virgin Mary from Mount Carmel in Palestine.

What does the name Carmela mean?

Carmela is the Italian and Spanish form of Carmel as well as an alternative spelling of Carmen. The meaning of the name includes in German translation 'the vineyard of God', 'the orchard', and, more loosely interpreted, also 'the song', 'the melody', and 'the poem'. The roots of the name lie in ancient Hebrew and Latin. It derives on one hand from the ancient Hebrew word karmel (כַּרְמֶל), which means 'the orchard' or 'the fertile land', and on the other hand from kerem el (כַּרְמִיאֵל), which means 'the vineyard of God'. Additionally, the name refers to the Latin word carmen, which means 'the song'. The name first made its way into German naming in the 1930s, gaining recognition through the Order of the Carmelite Sisters, which was founded on Mount Carmel. Various variants of the name include Carmella, Carmelia, Carmellia, Carmelina, Carmelinda, Carmelita, Karmela, Karmele, Karmelita, and Karmelina.

Where does the name Carmela come from?

The etymology of Carmela is ancient Hebrew and means 'the vineyard of God'. The ancient Hebrew components are karmel (כַּרְמֶל), which means 'the orchard' or 'the fertile land', as well as kerem el (כַּרְמִיאֵל), which stands for 'the vineyard of God'. The Latin word carmen, which means 'the song', is also a source. The languages from which the name originates are Italian, Palestinian, and Spanish.

How do you pronounce Carmela?

The pronunciation of Carmela is three syllables and sounds soft. In German, the name is usually pronounced as 'Car-me-la' [kaʁˈmeːla], starting with an open A sound that radiates warmth. The stressed middle syllable with a long E gives brightness to the sound. The ending '-la' sounds round and feminine. Overall, Carmela appears elegant and melodic, conveying a harmonious and balanced sound.

When is the name day of Carmela?

The name day of Carmela is celebrated on July 16.

Popularity

In Germany, Carmela is a common first name and currently ranks 4,045th on the list of the most popular female first names. The name achieved its best ranking in 1940 at 172nd place. In the last ten years, Carmela has been given as a first name about 80 times, placing it 2,806th in the ten-year statistics. Between 2010 and 2024, it ranks 2,792nd.

Nicknames & pet names

Cami / Camma / Carel / Carme / Carmi / Ela / Mel / Mela / Meli / Meme

Similar first names

Famous people

• Carmela Allucci (Italian water polo player)
• Carmela Baffioni (Italian philosopher)
• Carmela Bonicatti (Actress from Italy)
• Carmela Corren (Israeli singer)
• Carmela de Feo (Singer from Germany)
• Carmela Mackenna (Chilean pianist)
• Carmela Remigio (Italian opera singer)
• Carmela Schlegel (Swimmer from Switzerland)
• Carmela Schmidt (Swimmer from Germany)
• Carmela Tunay (Filipino actress)