Carmelia

[kɑːrˈmɛlɪə]

Meaning

recorded as a feminine given name in Romansh

Carmelia is recorded as a given name in Romansh, where it is feminine.

Variant of cattleya, a genus of orchids named for William Cattley

Variant of Lillian

From Latin flos, "flower"; the name of the Roman goddess of flowers and spring

French form of april

The name of a white-flowered plant; also linked to Greek kallos, beauty

From greek kálux, husk or pod; the outer part of a flower bud

Recorded as an Italian feminine given name; the sources checked give no meaning

Latinate form of Clarice

From Italian fiore "flower" with a diminutive suffix