Carmilla

Carmilla Meaning & Origin

About Carmilla
The name "Carmilla" is of uncertain origin and meaning. It gained popularity through the novella "Carmilla" written by Joseph Sheridan Le Fanu in 1872. In the story, Carmilla is a female vampire who preys on young women. The name has since become associated with vampiric and seductive qualities, often symbolizing darkness, mystery, and allure.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Carmilla are female.

Carmilla Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has increased by 33.33% over the past year.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KRML
🗽 NYSIIS
CANA
🔊 Soundex
C065040
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
K AA2 R M IH1 L AH0
🌐 IPA
/carmilla*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KRML', 'KRM')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
C654

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Carmilla in Braille

Here's how to represent Carmilla in Braille, with each pattern of raised dots corresponding to a letter of the name.

The name Carmilla in braille

How to Spell the Name Carmilla in American Sign Language (ASL)

The image below shows how you can spell Carmilla using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Carmilla in sign language

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