Boy name
Cornelis name meaning
“of the Cornelius family”
Cornelis is a masculine Dutch name meaning of the Cornelius family. It is the Dutch form of Cornelius, a Roman family name. Cornelius is commonly linked to the Latin word cornu, meaning horn, although that proposed connection remains uncertain within the name’s earlier derivation.
What does Cornelis mean?
Of the Cornelius family
In Indonesian: berasal dari keluarga Cornelius
Origin and cultural usage of Cornelis
The Dutch form of Cornelius, a Roman family name. A connection with Latin cornu, meaning horn, is often proposed but remains uncertain.
Names are shared across communities. Where a name is commonly used says nothing certain about any one person’s ethnicity, religion or background.
Name combinations with Cornelis
Two- and three-word full-name ideas with Cornelis, built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each word.
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Meaning of each word
- Cornelis: of the Cornelius family
- Justin: just, upright
- Davit: beloved, dearly loved
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Meaning of each word
- Cornelis: of the Cornelius family
- Eliezer: God is my help
- Leonardo: brave as a lion
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Cornelis Gian
Meaning of each word
- Cornelis: of the Cornelius family
- Gian: God is gracious
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Meaning of each word
- Davit: beloved, dearly loved
- Cornelis: of the Cornelius family
- Timotheus: honoring God
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Cornelis Ezer
Meaning of each word
- Cornelis: of the Cornelius family
- Ezer: help, assistance
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Meaning of each word
- Cornelis: of the Cornelius family
- Theodore: gift from God
- Pol: small, humble
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How to pronounce Cornelis
| Syllables | 3 · 8 letters · 8-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦕꦺꦴꦂꦤꦺꦭꦶꦱ꧀ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮎᮧᮁᮔᮨᮜᮤᮞ᮪ |
Is Cornelis a boy’s name?
Yes, Cornelis is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 100% of bearers are male. See all boy names.
Cornelis ranks #973 among boy names in our data sample (20 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Variants and similar names
Names that sound like Cornelis
Famous people named Cornelis
- Cornelis · b. 1953
- Cornelis Feoh · b. 1963
- Cornelis Kaimu · b. 1985
- Cornelis Wowor · b. 1948
- Cornelis Buston · b. 1963
- Cornelis Ferdinand Hotman Sirait
- Cornelis Hotman · b. 1972
- Cornelis Kermite
- Cornelis Kupa · b. 1961
- Cornelis Sjah · b. 1958
FAQ about the name Cornelis
What is the meaning of Cornelis?
Cornelis means of the Cornelius family. The Dutch form of Cornelius, a Roman family name. A connection with Latin cornu, meaning horn, is often proposed but remains uncertain.
Is Cornelis a boy’s name?
Yes, Cornelis is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 100% of bearers are male.
What is the origin of the name Cornelis?
Cornelis is of Latin and European origin.
How many syllables does Cornelis have?
Cornelis has 3 syllables (Cor-ne-lis) and 8 letters.
How popular is the name Cornelis?
Cornelis ranks #973 among boy names in our data sample (20 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
What full names go well with Cornelis?
Some ideas: Cornelis Justin Davit; Cornelis Eliezer Leonardo; Cornelis Gian.
Famous people named Cornelis?
Notable people named Cornelis include Cornelis, Cornelis Feoh, Cornelis Kaimu.
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