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Pamela

Pamela is a feminine name of Greek origin. This name was invented in the 16th century by poet Sir Philip Sidney, and translates to “honey” or “all sweetness.” Baby is going to be such an innocent soul as they enter your life, and each syllable of this name will beautifully match their sweet nature.
Greek Female
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Meaning

Honey, all sweetness

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Pronunciation

puh-MEH-luh

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Traits

  • Sweet
  • Friendly
  • Kind
  • Gentle

Compatibility

Pamela pairs well with classic and traditional names for siblings. It also works nicely as a middle name with longer first names. Culturally, Pamela fits in well with names that have Greek origins or meanings. Stylistically, it complements elegant and timeless choices.

Sweet Friendly Kind Gentle

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Famous Personalities

Notable people who share the name.

Portrait of Pamela Anderson

Pamela Anderson

Actress, Model

Born: July 1, 1967 · Ladysmith, British Columbia, Canada

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Pamela Anderson

Actress

Born: March 23, 1967 · Ladysmith, British Columbia, Canada

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Regional Variations & Spellings

Alternative Spellings

  • Pamela Original form
  • Памела Cyrillic
  • 帕梅拉 Chinese (Simplified)
  • Πάμελα Greek
  • پاملا Persian
  • パメラ Japanese
  • 파멜라 Korean
  • პამელა Georgian
  • पमेला Hindi

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Frequently Asked Questions about Pamela

What does Pamela mean?
Honey, all sweetness
What is the origin of Pamela?
Pamela has Greek origins.
Is Pamela popular?
Pamela has been viewed 204 times and saved to favorites 0 times by our community.
What are similar names to Pamela?
Similar names include Djuma, Kaiden, Kwame, Xavi, Meena.
How do you pronounce Pamela?
Pamela is pronounced puh-MEH-luh.

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