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Carminho

Quick answerCarminho is a Portuguese diminutive form of Carmo, derived from the Latin "Carmelo" (Mount Carmel), originally referring to the Virgin Mary in her aspect as Our Lady of Mount Carmel.

Latin · Girl · 3 syllables

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Popularity & facts

Relative popularity index, 2010–2025
GenderGirl
US Rank#5,892
TrendNew ★
Peak year2024
Syllables3
OriginLatin
LanguagePortuguese
CulturePortuguese
ReligionCatholicism
Letters8
Numerology9 Chaldean 1
Global rank#39

Popularity over time

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Historical popularity from 1880–2025 · US Social Security Administration data

About the name Carminho

Carminho is a Portuguese diminutive form of Carmo, derived from the Latin "Carmelo" (Mount Carmel), originally referring to the Virgin Mary in her aspect as Our Lady of Mount Carmel.

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Etymology

Carminho is a Portuguese diminutive form of Carmo, derived from the Latin "Carmelo" (Mount Carmel), originally referring to the Virgin Mary in her aspect as Our Lady of Mount Carmel. The name is primarily used in Portuguese-speaking cultures, particularly in Portugal and Brazil, within Catholic Christian contexts with roots in Carmelite devotion.

Carminho currently ranks #5,892 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2024.

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