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Carmel
A deep dive into the meaning, heritage, and daily usability of the name Carmel.
Primary meaning
Vineyard; garden (Hebrew)
Pronunciation: KAR-mel
Profile summary
From Hebrew 'karmel' meaning 'vineyard' or 'garden.' Refers to Mount Carmel in Israel, site of Elijah's victory over the prophets of Baal. Used as a given name in English and French. The current meaning shown for this name is Vineyard; garden (Hebrew). The catalog pronunciation is listed as KAR-mel. It is listed alongside the related form Carmelo. Carmel appears in boy naming lists and classic style collections, which can help when comparing nearby options in the same catalog group.
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Etymology note
Carmel is currently cataloged under Hebrew (biblical) origin, and this page describes its meaning as Vineyard; garden (Hebrew).
Origin note
This profile is grouped under Hebrew (biblical) origin.
Usage note
In this catalog, Carmel is grouped as a classic boy name. Related form for this profile: Carmelo. That combination can help when comparing style-led and gender-led shortlist pages.
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