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Pamela
PA-muh-luh
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A feminine given name coined by poet Philip Sidney in the 16th century, from Greek elements meaning "all sweetness".
"Pamela invited her friends over for dinner."
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Etymology
Coined by Sir Philip Sidney around 1590 for a character in his romance "Arcadia", from Greek "pan" (all) and "meli" (honey).