Boy name
Cornelius name meaning
“horn”
Cornelius is a masculine name of Latin origin commonly linked to cornu, meaning horn. It comes from the Roman family name Cornelius, which is also used as a given name. The meaning horn reflects the traditional interpretation of that family name, whose precise derivation remains uncertain.
What does Cornelius mean?
Horn
In Indonesian: tanduk
Origin and cultural usage of Cornelius
Cornelius comes from the Roman family name Cornelius. It is commonly linked to Latin cornu, 'horn', but its precise origin is uncertain.
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Name combinations with Cornelius
Two- and three-word full-name ideas with Cornelius, built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each word.
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Meaning of each word
- Cornelius: horn
- Josua: the Lord is salvation
- Angelo: angel, messenger
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Meaning of each word
- Cornelius: horn
- Kristo: the anointed one
- Yesaya: Yahweh is salvation
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Cornelius Davit
Meaning of each word
- Cornelius: horn
- Davit: beloved, dearly loved
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Meaning of each word
- Agustino: venerable, worthy of respect
- Cornelius: horn
- Sabinus: of the Sabine people
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Cornelius Sabinus
Meaning of each word
- Cornelius: horn
- Sabinus: of the Sabine people
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Meaning of each word
- Cornelius: horn
- Zacharias: God has remembered
- Sean: God is gracious
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How to pronounce Cornelius
| Syllables | 4 · 9 letters · 9-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦕꦺꦴꦂꦤꦺꦭꦶꦲꦸꦱ꧀ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮎᮧᮁᮔᮨᮜᮤᮅᮞ᮪ |
Is Cornelius a boy’s name?
Yes, Cornelius is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 100% of bearers are male. See all boy names.
Cornelius ranks #1,663 among boy names in our data sample (11 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Variants and similar names
Names that sound like Cornelius
Famous people named Cornelius
- Cornelius Geddy · b. 1986
- Cornelius D. Ronowidjojo · b. 1953
- Cornelius D. Ronowidjoyo · b. 1953
- Cornelius Kimha
- Cornelius Suyadi
- Cornelius Uten Patintingan · b. 1963
- Cornelius wisnu adji pamungkas
FAQ about the name Cornelius
What is the meaning of Cornelius?
Cornelius means horn. Cornelius comes from the Roman family name Cornelius. It is commonly linked to Latin cornu, 'horn', but its precise origin is uncertain.
Is Cornelius a boy’s name?
Yes, Cornelius is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 100% of bearers are male.
What is the origin of the name Cornelius?
Cornelius is of Latin origin.
How many syllables does Cornelius have?
Cornelius has 4 syllables (Cor-ne-li-us) and 9 letters.
How popular is the name Cornelius?
Cornelius ranks #1,663 among boy names in our data sample (11 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
What full names go well with Cornelius?
Some ideas: Cornelius Josua Angelo; Cornelius Kristo Yesaya; Cornelius Davit.
Famous people named Cornelius?
Notable people named Cornelius include Cornelius Geddy, Cornelius D. Ronowidjojo, Cornelius D. Ronowidjoyo.
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