Girl name
Pamela name meaning
“all sweetness, sweet as honey”
Pamela is a feminine name meaning all sweetness or sweet as honey, originating as an English literary coinage introduced by Philip Sidney. Its meaning is commonly linked to the Greek elements pan, meaning all, and meli, meaning honey, which provide the usual interpretation of the name.
What does Pamela mean?
All sweetness, sweet as honey
In Indonesian: seluruhnya manis, semanis madu
The ending -la occurs in names with varied origins, including Laila, Nabila, and Bella. It has no single meaning of its own; the meaning belongs to each complete name. More girl names ending in -la →
Origin and cultural usage of Pamela
An English literary coinage introduced by Philip Sidney. It is usually interpreted through Greek pan ‘all’ and meli ‘honey’.
Name combinations with Pamela
Two- and three-word full-name ideas with Pamela, built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each word.
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Meaning of each word
- Pamela: all sweetness, sweet as honey
- Sima: boundary, territory
- Nanda: joy, delight
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Meaning of each word
- Pamela: all sweetness, sweet as honey
- Neneng: an affectionate address for a girl
- Inten: diamond, a precious gemstone
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Pamela Megasari
Meaning of each word
- Pamela: all sweetness, sweet as honey
- Megasari: essence or heart of a cloud
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Meaning of each word
- Meilinda: May; beautiful
- Pamela: all sweetness, sweet as honey
- Febriani: associated with February
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Pamela Novita
Meaning of each word
- Pamela: all sweetness, sweet as honey
- Novita: associated with the month of November
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Meaning of each word
- Pamela: all sweetness, sweet as honey
- Ayudia: beautiful, lovely
- Febrianti: associated with the month of February
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How to pronounce Pamela
| Syllables | 3 · 6 letters · 6-letter girl names |
|---|---|
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦥꦩꦺꦭ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮕᮙᮨᮜ |
Is Pamela a girl’s name?
Yes, Pamela is used mostly as a girl’s name. In our data sample, 0% of bearers are male. See all girl names.
Pamela ranks #1,333 among girl names in our data sample (7 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Variants and similar names
Names that sound like Pamela
Famous people named Pamela
- Pamela Bowie · b. 1993
- Pamela Chelsea Taroreh
- Pamela Safitri · b. 1993
- Pamela Anastasya Lumbantobing · b. 1996
FAQ about the name Pamela
What is the meaning of Pamela?
Pamela means all sweetness, sweet as honey. An English literary coinage introduced by Philip Sidney. It is usually interpreted through Greek pan ‘all’ and meli ‘honey’.
Is Pamela a girl’s name?
Yes, Pamela is used mostly as a girl’s name. In our data sample, 0% of bearers are male.
What is the origin of the name Pamela?
Pamela is of European and Greek origin.
How many syllables does Pamela have?
Pamela has 3 syllables (Pa-me-la) and 6 letters.
How popular is the name Pamela?
Pamela ranks #1,333 among girl names in our data sample (7 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
What full names go well with Pamela?
Some ideas: Pamela Sima Nanda; Pamela Neneng Inten; Pamela Megasari.
Famous people named Pamela?
Notable people named Pamela include Pamela Bowie, Pamela Chelsea Taroreh, Pamela Safitri.
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