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At a Glance
- Meaning
- Vineyard of God (from Carmel)
- Origin
- Spanish
- Gender
- Girl
- Pronunciation
- KAR-men
Carmen is a Spanish name for a girl, pronounced KAR-men, that feels classic and worldly. It comes from Carmel, the Hebrew karmel, and means 'vineyard of God.' You may have seen it said that Carmen means 'song,' but that isn't accurate: that's an unrelated Latin homonym.
Meaning & Origin of Carmen
Meaning: Vineyard of God (from Carmel).
Origin: Spanish.
A common claim: Carmen means 'song' Actually: Carmen doesn't mean 'song' – that's an unrelated Latin homonym. The name derives from Carmel, Hebrew karmel ('vineyard of God').
Source: Wiktionary, Wikipedia.
How to Pronounce Carmen
KAR-menIPA /ˈkɑːrmən/
Popularity of Carmen
Carmen peaked at #141 in 1968, when 2,269 girls were given the name. In 2024 it ranked #416, with 751 babies, so it's still in regular use even though it's well off its high point.
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FAQ
What does the name Carmen mean?
Vineyard of God (from Carmel). (Source: Wiktionary)
How do you pronounce Carmen?
Carmen is pronounced KAR-men (IPA: /ˈkɑːrmən/).
Is Carmen a popular name right now?
Carmen peaked at #141 in 1968 and is ranked #416 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1881–2024.)
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