Carmel: meaning of the Hebrew name
כַּרְמֶל
Pronounced kar-MEL
Meaning of Carmel
Carmel is the green Mount Carmel, its name traditionally read as kerem el, "vineyard of God." A boy's or girl's name, it stands for blossoming, abundance and the landscape of the Land of Israel.
Now therefore send, and gather to me all Israel unto mount Carmel, and the prophets of Baal four hundred and fifty, and the prophets of the Asherah four hundred, that eat at Jezebel’s table.’
וְעַתָּה שְׁלַח קְבֹץ אֵלַי אֶת־כׇּל־יִשְׂרָאֵל אֶל־הַר הַכַּרְמֶל וְאֶת־נְבִיאֵי הַבַּעַל אַרְבַּע מֵאוֹת וַחֲמִשִּׁים וּנְבִיאֵי הָאֲשֵׁרָה אַרְבַּע מֵאוֹת אֹכְלֵי שֻׁלְחַן אִיזָבֶל׃
Carmel in Hebrew
Carmel is written כרמל in Hebrew (with vowel points: כַּרְמֶל). Hebrew is read from right to left.
- כKaf
- רResh
- מMem
- לLamed
Gematria value: 290 (Kaf 20 + Resh 200 + Mem 40 + Lamed 30)
About the name
- GenderUnisex
- OriginBiblical
- MeaningGod's vineyard
- Pronunciationkar-MEL
- Hebrewכרמל
- Syllables2
Popularity in Israel
In 2024, Carmel ranked #110 among girls' names given to Jewish newborns in Israel (136 babies). Its highest rank in 2014-2024 was #82, in 2018.
All years 2014-2024
| Year | Rank | Babies |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 110 | 136 |
| 2023 | 111 | 146 |
| 2022 | 130 | 122 |
| 2021 | 117 | 147 |
| 2020 | 123 | 128 |
| 2019 | 91 | 191 |
| 2018 | 82 | 226 |
| 2017 | 89 | 201 |
| 2016 | 90 | 195 |
| 2015 | 96 | 186 |
| 2014 | 105 | 158 |
Source: Israel Central Bureau of Statistics (CBS), first names given to Jewish newborns, 2014-2024. Ranks cover the 150 most common names per year.
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Questions about Carmel
What does the name Carmel mean?
Carmel is the green Mount Carmel, its name traditionally read as kerem el, "vineyard of God." A boy's or girl's name, it stands for blossoming, abundance and the landscape of the Land of Israel.
How do you pronounce Carmel?
Carmel is pronounced kar-MEL in modern Israeli Hebrew. The syllable in capital letters is stressed.
How do you write Carmel in Hebrew?
Carmel is written כרמל in Hebrew (with vowel points: כַּרְמֶל).
Is Carmel a biblical name?
Yes. Carmel appears in the Hebrew Bible, in I Kings 18:19.
How popular is the name Carmel in Israel?
In 2024, Carmel ranked #110 among girls' names given to Jewish newborns in Israel (136 babies). Its highest rank in 2014-2024 was #82, in 2018. Source: Israel Central Bureau of Statistics.
What is the gematria of Carmel?
In gematria, the Hebrew spelling כרמל adds up to 290 (Kaf 20 + Resh 200 + Mem 40 + Lamed 30).
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