The baby name Karmele is a Female name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced kar-MEH-leh (IPA: /kaɾˈmele/).
Karmele is Basque in Origin.
The baby name Karmele is a Female name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced kar-MEH-leh (IPA: /kaɾˈmele/).
Karmele is Basque in Origin.
Karmele is the Basque feminine form in the Carmen/Carmela family, ultimately rooted in Hebrew Karmel, 'vineyard, orchard,' the name of Mount Carmel and source of the Marian title Our Lady of Mount Carmel. Through Spanish religious tradition the name spread widely, and in the Basque Country Karmele became established in the 20th century as a localized everyday given name alongside Karmen. It retains a warm, familiar tone while carrying the evocative meaning of a fertile garden.
Variants and related forms include Basque Karmen and the affectionate Karmentxu; Spanish and Italian Carmen, Carmela, Carmelita, Carmina; Catalan Carme; English and Irish Carmel; and Slavic Karmen/Karmela. Diminutives such as Carmeli, Mel, or Meli occur informally. Usage today is steady but modest, often chosen to honor family or Marian devotion while signaling Basque identity. The name day is commonly observed on 16 July, the feast of Our Lady of Mount Carmel.
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LU | 0 | #66 | 1 | 2,830 | |
| PA | 0 | #138 | 1 | 3,797 | |
| SD | Girls | 0 | #358 | 1 | 7,678 |
| CL | 0 | #434 | 1 | 6,867 | |
| Spain | 0 | #434 | 19 | 2,326 | |
| PT | Girls | 0 | #471 | 1 | 7,952 |
| Spain | Girls | 0 | #594 | 434 | 5,561 |
| BO | Girls | 0 | #651 | 1 | 9,488 |
| EG | Girls | 0 | #1,009 | 1 | 14,742 |
| PE | Girls | 0 | #1,010 | 1 | 14,861 |
| CO | Girls | 0 | #1,151 | 2 | 16,140 |
Karmele is popular in 10 countries — most recent births per country:
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