# What Does the Name Carmen Mean?

Carmen is a girl name of Spanish origin. It means “garden”.

**Origin:** Spanish

  **Gender:** girl

  **Pronunciation:** KAR-men

The name Carmen comes from Spanish roots, where it carries the meaning “garden”. It is pronounced KAR-men.

Is Carmen a boy or girl name? Carmen is traditionally used as a girl name.

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## Frequently asked questions

### What is the meaning of Carmen?

Carmen means “garden”. It is a name of Spanish origin.

### What origin is the name Carmen?

Carmen is of Spanish origin.

### Is Carmen a boy or girl name?

Carmen is traditionally a girl name.