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Pamula

Quick answerPamula is a feminine given name derived from the Latin "Pamela," which was invented by 16th-century writer Sir Philip Sidney and likely constructed from Greek elements meaning "all" (pan-) and "honey" (meli), though the exact construction remains debated.

Latin/Greek · Girl · 3 syllables

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Popularity & facts

Relative popularity index, 2010–2025
GenderGirl
US Rank#7,920
TrendVintage
Peak year1962
Syllables3
OriginLatin/Greek
LanguageEnglish
CultureWestern
Letters6
Numerology1 Chaldean 5
Global rank#7,920

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

About the name Pamula

Pamula is a feminine given name derived from the Latin "Pamela," which was invented by 16th-century writer Sir Philip Sidney and likely constructed from Greek elements meaning "all" (pan-) and "honey" (meli), though the exact construction remains debated.

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Etymology

Pamula is a feminine given name derived from the Latin "Pamela," which was invented by 16th-century writer Sir Philip Sidney and likely constructed from Greek elements meaning "all" (pan-) and "honey" (meli), though the exact construction remains debated. The name is primarily used in English-speaking cultures and Christian societies, with no specific historical or religious significance beyond its literary origins.

Pamula currently ranks #7,920 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1962.

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