Where does “Carmel” come from?
Carmel is a Hebrew word כַּרְמֶל (karmel) of unknown origin and meaning, traditionally associated with fertile vineyards and orchards in biblical geography.
Carmel (English): from the Roman Catholic epithet of Virgin Mary at Mount Carmel
Definitions
- from the Roman Catholic epithet of Virgin Mary at Mount Carmel
Ancestry of “Carmel”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hebrew | כַּרְמֶל | fertile land |