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Carmen name meaning
Last Name
3k
in the U.S.
in 2010
3k
in the U.S.
in 2010
Girls
Boys
Meaning and Origin
What does the name Carmen mean? Keep reading to find the user submitted meanings, dictionary definitions, and more.
Origin and Meaning of Carmen
User Submitted Origins
Spanish
47%
Latin
32%
Mexican
16%
English
3%
Italian
3%
User Submitted Meanings
- A user from Australia says the name Carmen is of Spanish origin and means "Song, ode or poem but in other languages can mean god's place or guardian".
- 2 submissions from Romania and Switzerland agree the name Carmen means "Song, poem" and is of Latin origin.
- A submission from Spain says the name Carmen means "The name means song, poem. It comes from Latin" and is of Latin origin.
- A submission from South Africa says the name Carmen means "Spanish origin and means 'Song, Truthful, Poetry'" and is of Spanish origin.
- According to a user from Texas, U.S., the name Carmen is of Spanish origin and means "Song, Truthful, Poetry".
- A submission from Netherlands says the name Carmen means "Beautiful/song".
- According to a user from Florida, U.S., the name Carmen is of English origin and means "Beautiful and song".
- 5 people from the United States and Australia agree the name Carmen is of Latin / Spanish origin and means "Song".
- A submission from Florida, U.S. says the name Carmen means "Ode/Poem" and is of Latin origin.
- According to a user from Spain, the name Carmen is of Spanish origin and means "Poem".
- 2 people from New York, U.S. agree the name Carmen means "Guardian".
International Interest
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Wiktionary
Spanish Carmen, cognate with English Carmel. Made famous outside Spain by the opera Carmen (1875) by Georges Bizet. The male name is from Italian Carmine.
- A female given name from Spanish in the nineteenth century.
- (dated, rare) A male given name from Italian.
- A town in Oklahoma.
- An unincorporated community in Idaho.
Carmen was also found in the following language(s): Cebuano, French, German, Romanian, and Spanish
Notable Persons Named Carmen
Notable Persons Named Carmen
Carmen Ejogo
Carmen Ejogo is an actor, singing, actress, and singer. She has had major accomplishments since 1986. Carmen was given the name Carmen Elizabeth Ejogo on October 22nd, 1973 in Kensington, London, England.
Carmen Electra
Carmen Electra is an actress, model, dancer, television personality, singer, entertainer, singing, and entertainment. She was most active from 1990 to present. Carmen was given the name Tara Leigh Patrick on April 20th, 1972 in Sharonville, Ohio, U.S. Carmen is also known as Tara Patrick, Patrick, and Tara Leigh.
Carmen Miranda
Carmen Miranda was a singer, dancer, and actress. She holds the title Chegou a hora da fogueira and Alô... Alô?. She was most prominent from 1928 to 1955. Carmen was given the name Maria do Carmo Miranda da Cunha on February 9th, 1909 in Marco de Canaveses. Carmen is also known as The Brazilian Bombshell, The Chiquita Banana Girl, and A Pequena Notável (in Brazil). She left this life on August 5th, 1955.
Carmen Carrera
Carmen was given the name Christopher Roman on April 13th, 1985 in Elmwood Park, New Jersey. Carmen is also known as Roman and Christopher.
Carmen Dell'Orefice
Carmen Dell'Orefice is a model and model (people). Carmen was born on June 3rd, 1931 in New York City, New York, U.S.
Carmen Silvera
Carmen Silvera was an actor and actress. She was most active from 1962 to 2001. Carmen was given the name Carmen Blanche Silvera on June 2nd, 1922 in Toronto, Canada. She left this life on August 3rd, 2002.
- Carmen ArgenzianoActor
- Carmen Herrera
- Carmen OrtizU.S. Attorney for the District of Massachusetts
- Carmen MauraActress
- Carmen JordáAthlete
- Leticia CalderónActor
- Carmen AristeguiJournalist
- Gioia BrunoSinging
- Carmen ChaplinActor
- Carmen Reinhart
- Carmen Hart
- Carmen de LavalladeDancer
- Carmen FariñaNew York City Schools Chancellor
- Carmen DragonConductor
Notable Persons With the Last Name Carmen
Notable Persons With the Last Name Carmen
Eric Carmen
Eric Carmen is a pop rock, power pop, and soft rock musician. He has had major accomplishments since 1967. Eric was given the name Eric Howard Carmen on August 11th, 1949 in Cleveland, Ohio, United States.
Loene Carmen
Loene Carmen is an alternative country, country rock, folk music, outlaw country, singer-songwriter, rock, roll, and torch singer singer-songwriter and actor. She was most prominent from 1987 to present. Loene was born in Adelaide.
Julie Carmen
She has had major accomplishments since 1978. Julie was born on April 4th, 1954.
Jeanne Carmen
Jeanne Carmen was an actress, model, pin-up girl, trick-shot golfer, actor, model (people), and pin-up model. Her career lasted from 1951 to 2005. Jeanne was given the name Jeanne Laverne Carmen on August 4th, 1930 in Paragould, Arkansas, U.S. Jeanne is also known as Jeannie Carman, Saba Dareaux, Carmen, and Jeanne Laverne. She passed away on December 20th, 2007.
Ronnie del Carmen
Ronnie del Carmen is a film director, storyboard artist, designer, and illustrator. Ronnie was given the name Ronaldo del Carmen on December 31st, 1959 in Philippines. Ronnie is also known as del Carmen and Ronaldo.
Jewel Carmen
Jewel Carmen was an actress. She was most prominent from 1912 to 1912. Jewel was given the name Florence Lavina Quick on July 13th, 1897 in Danville, Kentucky, U.S. Jewel is also known as Evelyn Quick, Florence La Vinci, Jewell Carman, Quick, Florence Lavina; Quick, and Evelyn. She left this life on March 4th, 1984.
Ethnicity Distribution
| Ethnicity | Carmen | U.S. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| █ | White | 64.35% | 64.26% |
| █ | African American | 7.02% | 11.96% |
| █ | Asian, Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander | 2.31% | 4.85% |
| █ | American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.36% | 0.69% |
| █ | Two or More Ethnicities | 2.15% | 1.76% |
| █ | Hispanic or Latino | 22.81% | 16.26% |
Of Last Name Carmen
People with the last name Carmen are most frequently White or Hispanic or Latino
Entire United States
Fun Facts about the name Carmen
| #29 | Classic Girl Names |
| #42 | Unisex Names |
| #19 | Girl Names Unique to the Southwest |