Pammela
Greek · Girl · 3 syllables
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About the name Pammela
Pammela is a variant spelling of Pamela, which derives from the Greek elements "pan" (all) and "mela" (honey), literally meaning "all honey" or "sweetness," though the name was largely invented by 16th-century English poet Sir Philip Sidney for his romance "Arcadia." The name gained popularity in English-speaking countries, particularly in the 20th century, and has been used across Christian-majority cultures with no specific religious significance beyond its adoption in Western societies.
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Etymology
Pammela is a variant spelling of Pamela, which derives from the Greek elements "pan" (all) and "mela" (honey), literally meaning "all honey" or "sweetness," though the name was largely invented by 16th-century English poet Sir Philip Sidney for his romance "Arcadia." The name gained popularity in English-speaking countries, particularly in the 20th century, and has been used across Christian-majority cultures with no specific religious significance beyond its adoption in Western societies.
Pammela currently ranks #6,317 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1965.
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