Name profile

GirlPronounced American English /ˈkɑɹ.məl/; American English /ˈkæɹ.məl/; British English /ˈkɑː.məl/

Carmel

This name comes from the title of the Virgin Mary Our Lady of Mount Carmel.

Quick answer

Carmel is a girl name.

Pronunciation: American English /ˈkɑɹ.məl/; American English /ˈkæɹ.məl/; British English /ˈkɑː.məl/.

GenderGirl
PronunciationAmerican English /ˈkɑɹ.məl/; American English /ˈkæɹ.məl/; British English /ˈkɑː.məl/

Meaning and history

This name comes from the title of the Virgin Mary Our Lady of Mount Carmel. כַּרְמֶל (Karmel) (meaning "garden" in Hebrew) is a mountain in Israel mentioned in the Old Testament. It was the site of several early Christian monasteries. As an English given name, it has mainly been used by Catholics.

Notes and context

Usage: english | Hebrew: כַּרְמֶל