Carmen
Medieval Spanish form of Carmel, from Mount Carmel; altered through association with Latin "carmen", meaning "song".
Meaning and origin
Carmen began in medieval Spain as a form of Carmel, sacred in Christian devotion as "Our Lady of Mount Carmel", the Virgin Mary.
How to pronounce Carmen
| Spanish (Spain) | KAR-men /ˈkaɾmen/ |
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