Name:
Carmen
Gender:
Girl
Origin:
Hebrew
Meaning:
Carmen is a Spanish form of Carmel, influenced by carmen, a Latin word for song. Carmel originates in Hebrew language and means "garden of God". In the Bible, Carmel was a mountain range in Israel, as well as an ancient town in Judea. As a feminine given name it was probably derived from the Virgin Mary Our Lady of Carmel. Carmen is the name of the famous opera by George Bizet.
Pronunciation:
KAHR-mən
The Five Elements:
Wood
Also Spelled Like...:
Carme
Carmina
Karmen
Famous Carmen:
Carmen Mercedes McRae : Jazz singer
Carmen Ejogo : actress
Carmen Serano : actress
Carmen Electra : actress