Origin and Meaning of Pemela

A variation of Pamela, sometimes associated with sweetness or honey.

Origin: English - The name Pemela is derived from Pamela, which was created by the English poet Sir Philip Sidney in his 1590 work 'Arcadia'. The name Pamela is thought to originate from the Greek words 'pan' meaning 'all' and 'melos' meaning 'honey'.

• Pemela is a less common variant of the more popular name Pamela, which gained widespread usage in the 20th century.
• Pamela and its variations can be found in various cultures, but Pemela is primarily found in English-speaking regions.
• Notable bearers of the name Pamela include Pamela Anderson, a Canadian-American actress and model, while Pemela specifically has fewer notable figures due to its rarity.
• The popularity of Pamela surged in the 1940s and 1950s, while Pemela has remained much less popular and is rarely used.
• Variations of Pamela include Pammie, Pam, and other forms like Pamala, but these names have not influenced the rare usage of Pemela.