Carmel
Meaning of Carmel
Carmel is a unisex name of Hebrew origin. It is pronounced as ka-RA-mel (/ka.ˈra.mɛl/) in Hebrew and kar-MEL (/kɑr.ˈmɛl/) in American English. The name Carmel is associated with the word "caramel," which refers to a sweet treat made from sugar. Although it is a unisex name, it has been more commonly given to girls in recent years. The popularity of the name Carmel has fluctuated over time, with its highest rank being 154th in 1924. Variations of the name include Carmela and Carmella. Whether you're looking for a unique name for your baby boy or girl, Carmel could be a charming choice with its rich history and sweet associations.
Pronunciation
Hebrew
- Pronunced as ka-RA-mel (/ka.ˈra.mɛl/)
American English
- Pronunced as kar-MEL (/kɑr.ˈmɛl/)
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Notable People Named Carmel
| Carmel Busuttil MQR, also known as "Il-Bużu", is a retired Maltese professional footballer who excelled as a striker. |
| Carmel Mary Tebbutt is an Australian former politician who served as the Deputy Premier of New South Wales and was the first woman to hold that position. |
| Carmel Hanna MLA is an Irish politician and member of the SDLP who served as MLA for South Belfast from 1998 to 2010. |
| Carmel Quinn was an Irish-American entertainer known for her performances on Broadway, television, and radio after immigrating to the United States in 1954. |
| Carmel Bird is an accomplished Australian writer known for her novels, short stories, and essays, as well as her contributions to the art of writing and editing anthologies, and she received the prestigious Patrick White Literary Award in 2016. |
| Carmel Shama-Hacohen is an Israeli lawyer and politician who served as a member of the Knesset for Likud and later became Israel's envoy to international organizations before being elected mayor of Ramat Gan. |
| Mary Carmel Charles, a member of the Nyulnyul tribe in Western Australia, was an author and the last fluent speaker of the Nyulnyul language, making significant contributions to its documentation and grammar despite being deaf. |
| Carmel Winters is an Irish filmmaker and playwright. |
| Carmel Kallemaa is an Estonian-born Canadian rhythmic gymnast who has achieved success as a Commonwealth Games champion and a Pan American Championships medalist. |
| Carmel McCaffrey is an Irish author, lecturer, and expert on Irish history, literature, culture, and language. |
| Carmel Clark is a former New Zealand swimmer who competed in the 1984 Summer Olympics, reaching the finals in the 100m and 200m backstroke events. |
| Carmel Muscat is a Maltese former cyclist who competed in the 1980 Summer Olympics. |
| Carmel Buckley is a British artist known for her innovative and thought-provoking work. |
