Carmel

Carmel in the Bible refers to two distinct places:

The word Carmel (Hebrew language: כַּרְמֶל) means "fresh" (planted), or "vineyard" (planted) and Karmiel (Hebrew: כַּרְמִיאֵל) is a portmanteau meaning "God's Vineyard".

The word is also commonly used in reference to the Carmelites and their houses or foundations.

In modern times, the name was also given to:

Places

Australia
Spain
United States
Wales

People

Other

See also

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