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PamelaChristian Male Biblical name meaning

All loving

Pronunciation: PAM-ə-lə

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Name
Pamela
Meaning
All loving
Origin
Biblical
Religion
Christian
Language
English, Hebrew, Greek, Latin
Gender
Male
Pronunciation
PAM-ə-lə
Lucky Number
13
13
Lucky Number
Saturday
Lucky Day
Biblical
Origin
Male
Gender

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Meaning Summary

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What does Pamela mean?

Pamela is a male name from Biblical origin meaning "All loving". It is used in Christian naming contexts and appears in English, Hebrew, Greek, Latin. Pronunciation: PAM-ə-lə. Lucky number: 13. Parents often choose it for its clear meaning, cultural background, and positive naming associations.

Source Language

Meaning in Greek

Greek is used to show the source-language meaning and cultural nuance.

Παμέλα

πραγματική και ευαίσθητη

Pronunciation

How to Pronounce the Name

English Pronunciation

PAM-ə-lə

IPA

/ˈpæmələ/

Origin

Name Origin

Root Origin

Biblical

Language Usage

EnglishHebrewGreekLatin

Religion

Christian Name Context

Pamela is listed as a christian male name with Biblical origin. Its meaning is All loving. Category: Biblical.

Lucky Details

Lucky Number, Day and Color

Lucky Number

13

Lucky Day

Saturday

Lucky Colors

RedGreen

Lucky Stone

Rose Quartz

Life Path Number

6

Numerology meaning: Nurturer, healer, and teacher.

Personality

Personality Traits

CompassionateLoyalD = DevotedS = Spiritual

Spiritual

Spiritual Significance

Symbolizes love, compassion, and care for all people.

Cultural Context

Cultural Significance

The name Pamela gained popularity in England during the Middle Ages and spread throughout Europe. It was a common name among the noble and literati classes, immortalized in works of literature, music, and art. Pamela Anderson, the Canadian-American actress, and model, brought international fame to the name in the 1990s.
Pamela is a name that evokes a sense of compassion, love, and care for all people. It symbolizes the Christian virtues of charity, kindness, and understanding. As a dedication to the martyr Saint Pamela, a Pamela symbolizes unwavering faith and perseverance through trials. The name calls its bearer to seek unity and connection with others, living up to the name's meaning of being all-loving and all-compassionate.

Historical Usage

Historical References

Pamela, a novel by Samuel Richardson, published in 1740. The protagonist of the novel is Pamela Andrews, a young and virtuous servant girl who is seduced by her employer, Mr. B., and eventually marries him after a series of trials and tribulations.

Late Baroque period

St. Pamela, a third-century martyr who was persecuted for her Christian faith during the Roman Empire. She was said to have been punished for refusing the advances of a Roman nobleman and was ultimately beheaded.

Early Christian period

Famous People

Famous People and Real-World Usage

Historical Figures & Cultural References

Pamela AndersonPamela DesbarresPamela Reed

Translations

Name Translations

Additional language translations available for this name.

🇺🇸English

Pamela

all sweetness and honey

🇮🇱Hebrew

Pamela

שם נוצרי שפירושו All loving

🇬🇷Greek

Παμέλα

πραγματική και ευαίσθητη

🇮🇹Latin

Pamela

omnis dulcis

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