Pamela Dutra

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Pamela Dutra — all sweetness
645K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Pamela Dutra is a name that combines Greek origins. The first name Pamela is a feminine given name of Greek origin. Pamela is a feminine given name, often abbreviated to Pam. Pamela is also infrequently used as a surname. Sir Philip Sidney invented the name Pamela for a pivotal character in his epic prose work, The Countess of Pembroke's Arcadia, written in the late 16th century and published posthumously. The name is widely taken to mean "all sweetness", formed on the Greek words πᾶν pan ("all") and μέλι meli ("honey"), but there is no evidence regarding what meaning, if any, Sidney intended for it. The surname Dutra: Dutra (Portuguese pronunciation: [ˈdutɾɐ]) is a Portuguese language surname. Amalia Dutra (born 1958), Uruguayan scientist Antônio Monteiro Dutra (born 1973), Brazilian football player Diana Dutra (born 1964), Canadian boxer Eurico Gaspar Dutra (1883–1974), Brazilian marshal, politician, and president Janaína Dutra (1960-2004), Brazilian lawyer and activist José Dutra dos Santos (born 1948), Brazilian football player and manager Luis Dutra Jr., Brazilian mixed martial artist Olin Dutra (1901–1983), golfer Olívio Dutra (born 1941), Brazilian politician Otávio Dutra (born 1983), Brazilian-born I. Pamela is a well-known first name, carried by approximately 645K people globally, with the highest concentration in United States. The name Pamela reached peak popularity in the 1970s, reflecting the naming trends of that era.

Etymology & Origin

First Name: Pamela

Meaning: all sweetness

Greek

Pamela is a feminine given name, often abbreviated to Pam. Pamela is also infrequently used as a surname. Sir Philip Sidney invented the name Pamela for a pivotal character in his epic prose work, The Countess of Pembroke's Arcadia, written in the late 16th century and published posthumously. The name is widely taken to mean "all sweetness", formed on the Greek words πᾶν pan ("all") and μέλι meli ("honey"), but there is no evidence regarding what meaning, if any, Sidney intended for it.

Surname: Dutra

Portuguese

Dutra (Portuguese pronunciation: [ˈdutɾɐ]) is a Portuguese language surname. Amalia Dutra (born 1958), Uruguayan scientist Antônio Monteiro Dutra (born 1973), Brazilian football player Diana Dutra (born 1964), Canadian boxer Eurico Gaspar Dutra (1883–1974), Brazilian marshal, politician, and president Janaína Dutra (1960-2004), Brazilian lawyer and activist José Dutra dos Santos (born 1948), Brazilian football player and manager Luis Dutra Jr., Brazilian mixed martial artist Olin Dutra (1901–1983), golfer Olívio Dutra (born 1941), Brazilian politician Otávio Dutra (born 1983), Brazilian-born I.

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Geographic Distribution

The first name Pamela is distributed across the globe, with the highest concentrations in the following countries:

United States 51%
United Kingdom 27%
Australia 12%
Canada 9%

Popularity Over Time

Popularity of the name Pamela by decade, based on birth registration data:

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Notable People Named Pamela Dutra

People listed above share this name. Listed for informational purposes only. Source: Wikipedia.

Numerology

According to Pythagorean numerology, each letter in a name carries a numerical value. Here are the key numbers for Pamela Dutra:

4
Expression Number

Stability and hard work. Represents practicality, reliability and dedication — someone who builds solid foundations.

11
Soul Urge Number

Intuition and inspiration (Master Number 11). Amplifies spiritual awareness, creative vision and sensitivity.

11
Personality Number

Intuition and inspiration (Master Number 11). Amplifies spiritual awareness, creative vision and sensitivity.

Numerology is a cultural tradition for exploring symbolism in names. Results are for entertainment purposes.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the origin of the first name Pamela?
The first name Pamela originates from Greek. Pamela is a feminine given name, often abbreviated to Pam. Pamela is also infrequently used as a surname. Sir Philip Sidney invented the name Pamela for a pivotal character in his epic prose work, The Countess of Pembroke's Arcadia, written in the late 16th century and published posthumously. The name is widely taken to mean "all sweetness", formed on the Greek words πᾶν pan ("all") and μέλι meli ("honey"), but there is no evidence regarding what meaning, if any, Sidney intended for it.
When was Pamela most popular?
The name Pamela reached its peak popularity during the 1970s.
What is the origin of the surname Dutra?
The surname Dutra originates from Portuguese. Dutra (Portuguese pronunciation: [ˈdutɾɐ]) is a Portuguese language surname. Amalia Dutra (born 1958), Uruguayan scientist Antônio Monteiro Dutra (born 1973), Brazilian football player Diana Dutra (born 1964), Canadian boxer Eurico Gaspar Dutra (1883–1974), Brazilian marshal, politician, and president Janaína Dutra (1960-2004), Brazilian lawyer and activist José Dutra dos Santos (born 1948), Brazilian football player and manager Luis Dutra Jr., Brazilian mixed martial artist Olin Dutra (1901–1983), golfer Olívio Dutra (born 1941), Brazilian politician Otávio Dutra (born 1983), Brazilian-born I.
What are the origins of the name Pamela Dutra?
The name Pamela Dutra combines two different traditions: the first name Pamela has Greek roots, while the surname Dutra originates from Portuguese.
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