Carmela
Meaning of Carmela
Carmela is a beautiful and timeless name for a baby girl. It has multiple origins, including Italian and Spanish. In Italian, Carmela is pronounced as kar-MEH-lah (/kar'me.la/), while in Spanish it is pronounced the same way (/kaɾ'me.la/). The American English and British English pronunciations are also the same, being pronunced as kar-MEL-uh (/kɑr'mɛl.ə/). This name has a rich history and cultural associations, making it a popular choice for parents around the world. The name Carmela has been steadily used throughout the years in the United States, with variations such as Carmella also being common. It has consistently ranked within the top 200 names since the early 1900s, showing its enduring appeal.
Pronunciation
Italian
- Pronunced as kar-MEH-lah (/kar'me.la/)
Spanish
- Pronunced as kar-MEH-lah (/kaɾ'me.la/)
British English
- Pronunced as kar-MEL-uh (/kɑː'mɛl.ə/)
American English
- Pronunced as kar-MEL-uh (/kɑr'mɛl.ə/)
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Notable People Named Carmela
| Carmela Carvajal Briones was the wife of the Chilean navy captain Arturo Prat, known for his heroism in the Battle of Iquique. |
| Carmela Combe Thomson was the first Peruvian woman aviator and the second Peruvian to obtain a driver's license. |
| Carmela Tunay - Maria Carmela "Mela" Tunay is a former Filipina volleyball player who played for the UST Lady Tigresses and Cignal HD Spikers in the UAAP and PSL, and later for the Petron Blaze Spikers. |
| Carmela Schlegel is a former Swiss swimmer known for her expertise in breaststroke events and her participation in the 2004 Olympics. |
| Carmela Mackenna Subercaseaux (1879–1962) was a Chilean pianist and composer, known for her Concerto for Piano and Orchestra debut in Berlin in 1934. |
