Origin, Meaning, And History Of Pamala
The name Pamala is a name of English and Greek origin derived from the wordPamelawhich as a name was first used by the author Samuel Richardson in the 1740 novel Pamela, or Virtue Rewarded [1]. The name is composed of the Greek words ‘pan’ meaning ‘all’ and ‘meli’ meaning ‘honey’; thus, the name means ‘all honey’ or ‘all sweetness.’
The name was probably made more popular by the American disco and Hi-NRG singer Pamala Stanley, known for her dance and club hits from the 1970s to 1980s. She produced several hit songs, such as I Don’t Want To Talk About It If Looks Could Kill, And Coming Out Of Hiding, among others.
这个名字包含的变体Pamelia,Pamella, Pamila, Pammala, Pamola, Pamale, and Pomella. The nickname for this name isPam, and there are a few cases where this name has been used as a surname.
In popular culture, there are many fictional characters and famous personalities named Pamela. However, the variant Pamala is rare and hard to find. There isPamala Tyson, an actress who has appeared in movies and television. Throughout her Hollywood tenure, Pamala graced the silver screen on numerous occasions. Initially, Tyson’s acting journey revolved around her involvement in several films, including the 1991 drama ‘Jungle Fever’ alongside Wesley Snipes, the Angela Bassett-led musical drama ‘What’s Love Got to Do With It’ in 1993, and the comedic sequel ‘Sister Act 2: Back in the Habit’ in 1993, featuring Whoopi Goldberg.
If you are looking for a unique version of the famous Pamela, you should consider Pamala.
How To Pronounce Pamala?
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Listen to the sound of the name Pamala in English.
Pamala On The Popularity Chart
According to the US Social Security Administration, the name Pamala has gone down in popularity and ranking over time. Take a look at the following graphs to understand how this name has fared over time.
Popularity Over Time
The name Pamala was most popular in 1980 among 62 babies per million followed by an inconsistent drop in popularity. It was the least popular in 2000 with 5 babies per million getting the name.
Source:Social Security AdministrationRank Over Time
This name was highest ranked in 1980 at 1782, following which there was an inconsistent drop in ranking towards its lowest of 16,909 in 2000.
Source:Social Security AdministrationNames With Similar Sound
The name Pamala is phonetically spelled as pa-ma-la or pa-mala. If you like the sound of this name you may consider the following names with similar pronunciations.
Popular Sibling Names For Pamala
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Boy Sibling Names For Pamala
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Girl Sibling Names For Pamala
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Other Popular Names Beginning With P
Looking for more baby names starting with the letter P to resonate with your family’s naming tradition or to rhyme with the sibling names? Find a range of alternative names starting with this letter.
Names With Similar Meaning
Pamala is a name with a unique association to honey-like sweetness. If you like the connotation of this name, you may consider the following names with similar associations.
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Frequently Asked Questions
1. What is the meaning of the name Pamala?
The name Pamala means honey, and filled with sweetness.
2. What is the origin of the name Pamala?
Pamala has an United States origin.
