Girl name
Cornelia name meaning
“of the Cornelius family; associated with horn”
Cornelia is a feminine Latin name meaning “of the Cornelius family.” It is the feminine form of Cornelius, a Roman family name. Cornelius is commonly linked to Latin cornu, meaning “horn,” which supplies the associated meaning of horn in this interpretation of the name.
What does Cornelia mean?
Of the Cornelius family; associated with horn
In Indonesian: dari keluarga Cornelius; dikaitkan dengan tanduk
Origin and cultural usage of Cornelia
Cornelia is the feminine form of Latin Cornelius, a Roman family name. That family name is commonly linked to cornu, horn, though the derivation is uncertain.
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Name combinations with Cornelia
Two- and three-word full-name ideas with Cornelia, built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each word.
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Meaning of each word
- Cornelia: of the Cornelius family; associated with horn
- Priscilla: ancient, from former times
- Kristin: follower of Christ
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Meaning of each word
- Cornelia: of the Cornelius family; associated with horn
- Davina: beloved, dearly loved
- Stefani: crown, wreath of honor
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Cornelia Agita
Meaning of each word
- Cornelia: of the Cornelius family; associated with horn
- Agita: good
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Meaning of each word
- Olga: holy, blessed
- Cornelia: of the Cornelius family; associated with horn
- Narek: from Narek
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Cornelia Natasha
Meaning of each word
- Cornelia: of the Cornelius family; associated with horn
- Natasha: associated with birth at Christmas
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Meaning of each word
- Cornelia: of the Cornelius family; associated with horn
- Ribka: bond, binding
- Fero: Frank; free person
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How to pronounce Cornelia
| Syllables | 4 · 8 letters · 8-letter girl names |
|---|---|
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦕꦺꦴꦂꦤꦺꦭꦶꦲ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮎᮧᮁᮔᮨᮜᮤᮃ |
Is Cornelia a girl’s name?
Yes, Cornelia is used mostly as a girl’s name. In our data sample, 0% of bearers are male. See all girl names.
Cornelia ranks #742 among girl names in our data sample (13 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Famous people named Cornelia
- Cornelia Agatha · b. 1973
- Cornelia Vanisa · b. 2002
- Cornelia Budimarwanti · b. 1966
- Cornelia E. Oentarti
- Cornelia Helsi Baransano · b. 1980
- Cornelia Macpal · b. 1984
- Cornelia Pricilya · b. 1999
- Cornelia Rikumahu · b. 1967
FAQ about the name Cornelia
What is the meaning of Cornelia?
Cornelia means of the Cornelius family; associated with horn. Cornelia is the feminine form of Latin Cornelius, a Roman family name. That family name is commonly linked to cornu, horn, though the derivation is uncertain.
Is Cornelia a girl’s name?
Yes, Cornelia is used mostly as a girl’s name. In our data sample, 0% of bearers are male.
What is the origin of the name Cornelia?
Cornelia is of Latin origin.
How many syllables does Cornelia have?
Cornelia has 4 syllables (Cor-ne-li-a) and 8 letters.
How popular is the name Cornelia?
Cornelia ranks #742 among girl names in our data sample (13 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
What full names go well with Cornelia?
Some ideas: Cornelia Priscilla Kristin; Cornelia Davina Stefani; Cornelia Agita.
Famous people named Cornelia?
Notable people named Cornelia include Cornelia Agatha, Cornelia Vanisa, Cornelia Budimarwanti.
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