Pamala
Greek · Girl · 3 syllables
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About the name Pamala
Pamala is a variant spelling of Pamela, derived from the Greek root "pan" (all) and "melos" (honey or song), meaning "all sweetness" or "all honey," though the name was largely invented by 16th-century English writer Philip Sidney for his work "Arcadia." The name became popular in English-speaking countries during the 20th century, particularly in the United States and Commonwealth nations, with no strong association to any specific religion or ancient culture.
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Etymology
Pamala is a variant spelling of Pamela, derived from the Greek root "pan" (all) and "melos" (honey or song), meaning "all sweetness" or "all honey," though the name was largely invented by 16th-century English writer Philip Sidney for his work "Arcadia." The name became popular in English-speaking countries during the 20th century, particularly in the United States and Commonwealth nations, with no strong association to any specific religion or ancient culture.
Pamala currently ranks #10,789 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1958.
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