Find out how popular the first name Karmello has been for the last 21 years (from 2004 to 2024) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Karmello by gender

Based on the last 21 years of data, Karmello is exclusively a male name.

For the most recent data in 2024, there were 48 male babies and 0 female babies born with the name Karmello.

The history of the first name Karmello

The name Karmello has its origins in the ancient Semitic languages of the Middle East. It is derived from the root words "kar" meaning "vineyard" and "mellos" meaning "sweet." This suggests the name may have originally referred to someone who lived near or worked in a sweet vineyard.

One of the earliest recorded uses of the name Karmello dates back to ancient Mesopotamia, where it appears in cuneiform inscriptions from around 2300 BC. These inscriptions mention a man named Karmello who was a respected vintner and trader of fine wines. The name also appears in early Hebrew texts from around 1200 BC, referring to a village named Karmello known for its lush vineyards.

In ancient Greek mythology, there is a figure named Karmello who was a minor deity associated with the harvest and winemaking. He was said to bless the vineyards and ensure a bountiful grape yield each year. This mythological connection likely contributed to the name's enduring popularity in the Mediterranean region.

The first recorded instance of Karmello as a personal name dates back to an Aramaic inscription from around 500 BC, which mentions a man named Karmello son of Barakos. Throughout the centuries, various forms of the name appeared across the Middle East and Mediterranean, including Karmellos, Carmelus, and Carmelo.

One notable figure named Karmello was a 3rd-century BC philosopher and mathematician from Alexandria, Egypt. He is credited with making significant contributions to the field of geometry and is said to have influenced the work of Euclid. Another prominent Karmello was a 6th-century monk from Palestine who founded one of the earliest Christian monasteries on Mount Carmel.

During the Middle Ages, the name Karmello was popular among both Christians and Muslims in the Holy Land region. One famous bearer was Karmello of Antioch, a 12th-century crusader knight who fought in the Third Crusade and is mentioned in several historical accounts of the time.

In Renaissance Italy, the name Karmello enjoyed a resurgence in popularity, with several notable artists and writers bearing the name. These included Karmello Moderno, a 15th-century painter from Florence, and Karmello Parisio, a 16th-century poet and philosopher from Naples.

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