Carmilla

Carmilla, also found in the spelling Carmila, represents an Irish, Italian, and Spanish variant of the Hebrew name Carmel. The first name gained recognition particularly through the form Carmen, which refers to the Spanish title 'Virgen del Carmen,' honoring the Virgin Mary of Mount Carmel in Palestine.

What does the name Carmilla mean?

Carmilla, also known as Carmila, is a variant of the Hebrew name Carmel and is used in Irish, Italian, and Spanish language areas. The name became well-known through the form Carmen, which includes the Spanish term 'Virgen del Carmen,' referring to the Virgin Mary of Mount Carmel in Palestine. Translated, the name means 'the vineyard of God,' 'the orchard'; more freely interpreted as 'the song,' 'the chant,' and 'the poem.' Its roots lie in both ancient Hebrew and Latin. On one hand, it derives from the ancient Hebrew word karmel (כַּרְמֶל), meaning 'the orchard' and 'the fertile land,' or from kerem el (כַּרְמִיאֵל), which means 'the vineyard of God.' On the other hand, the Latin word carmen, meaning 'the song,' is also significant. The name should not be confused with Camilla (without an r), as it has a different meaning. The name gained recognition through the Carmelite order, which was founded on Mount Carmel, a place in the Holy Land where several early Christian monasteries were established. The order is considered one of the strictest orders of nuns. Other variants of the name include Carmin, Carmena, Carmencita, Carmina, Carme, Camen, Karmen, Karmin, and Karmena.

Where does the name Carmilla come from?

Carmilla is a female first name that has both ancient Hebrew and Latin origins and carries the meaning 'the vineyard of God.' The etymology includes the ancient Hebrew karmel (כַּרְמֶל) for 'the orchard' and 'the fertile land' as well as kerem el (כַּרְמִיאֵל) for 'the vineyard of God.' Additionally, it derives from the Latin term carmen, meaning 'the song.' The names are common in Irish, Italian, and Spanish languages.

How do you pronounce Carmilla?

Kahr-MI-lah

When is the name day of Carmilla?

The name day for Carmilla is celebrated on July 16.

Popularity

In Germany, Carmilla is a rare first name. In 2022, it ranked 5,539th on the list of the most common female baby names. In the past ten years, the name has been given less than 10 times, placing it 11,442nd in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 13,070th.

Nicknames & pet names

Carm / Carmy / Milla / Millie / Milly

Famous people

• Carmilla Karnstein (character from the novella 'Carmilla')