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Carmel

KAHR-muhl

Carmel (name) means a feminine given name of Hebrew origin, from Mount Carmel; also a mountain range in Israel and a coastal city in California (Carmel-by-the-Sea). Example: “They spent their honeymoon in Carmel-by-the-Sea.”

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A feminine given name of Hebrew origin, from Mount Carmel; also a mountain range in Israel and a coastal city in California (Carmel-by-the-Sea).
"They spent their honeymoon in Carmel-by-the-Sea."
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Etymology

From Hebrew כַּרְמֶל (karmél, "vineyard of God").

Origin: Hebrew

Frequently Asked Questions

What does “Carmel” mean?

The word “Carmel” means a feminine given name of Hebrew origin, from Mount Carmel; also a mountain range in Israel and a coastal city in California (Carmel-by-the-Sea).

How do you pronounce “Carmel”?

“Carmel” is pronounced KAHR-muhl (/ˈkɑɹ.məl/ in IPA).

How do you use “Carmel” in a sentence?

Here is “Carmel” used in a sentence: “They spent their honeymoon in Carmel-by-the-Sea.”

What is another word for “Carmel”?

Words with a similar meaning to “Carmel” include Rumsen, Rumsien, San Carlos and Carmeleno.

What part of speech is “Carmel”?

“Carmel” is a name.

Where does the word “Carmel” come from?

The word “Carmel” comes from Hebrew. From Hebrew כַּרְמֶל (karmél, "vineyard of God").

Is “Carmel” a common word?

“Carmel” is an uncommon word in modern English.

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