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Biblical Name · Hebrew Origin
Carmel Meaning in the Bible
Carmel
girl
Carmel means "Garden; Vineyard of God", a girl's name of Hebrew origin. Carmel appears in the King James Bible, and Song of Solomon 7:5 is the passage most often tied to it. Carmel is where God proved He alone is God — a place of divine fire, decisive victory, and abundant beauty.
Is Carmel in the Bible?
Yes — Carmel appears in the King James Bible, including Song of Solomon 7:5.
Pronunciation:/KAR-mel/
OriginHebrew
MeaningGarden; Vineyard of God
What does Carmel mean?
Carmel is a girl name of Hebrew origin meaning "Garden; Vineyard of God". Mount Carmel was the dramatic setting where Elijah confronted 450 prophets of Baal and fire fell from heaven. The lush, fertile mountain symbolizes God's abundance and His power to prove Himself against all rivals.
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What does Carmel mean in the Bible?
Carmel means "Garden; Vineyard of God" and is a name of Hebrew origin. Below is what Scripture and Christian tradition attach to that meaning.
Mount Carmel was the dramatic setting where Elijah confronted 450 prophets of Baal and fire fell from heaven. The lush, fertile mountain symbolizes God's abundance and His power to prove Himself against all rivals.
Where does Carmel appear in the Bible (KJV)?
Carmel is connected to 1 key passage in the King James Bible, beginning with Song of Solomon 7:5. Each verse is quoted in full below.
"Thine head upon thee is like Carmel."
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What are the variants and nicknames of Carmel?
Carmel has 1 recorded variant, short form, and translation across languages and biblical traditions.
Variants & related forms
Which books of the Bible mention Carmel?
Carmel is mentioned across 4 books of the Bible. Follow any book below to read it in the KJV.
What is the spiritual meaning of Carmel?
Carmel is where God proved He alone is God — a place of divine fire, decisive victory, and abundant beauty.
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Word Meaning
Garden (Gan) (גַּן (gan))
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Strong's
Strong's H1588 — Garden (Gan)
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Strong's
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Carmel name meaning: frequently asked questions
Common questions about the name Carmel
Can I download a free King James Bible PDF to study the name Carmel?
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Where can I read the full biblical context for Carmel?
You can read every verse where Carmel appears in the King James Bible by downloading the free KJV PDF or reading online. The download page also includes a bookmarked Book of Psalms KJV PDF for easy reference.