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Kornelis name meaning

“associated with a horn”

Aksara Jawa
Aksara Sunda
Gender
♂ Boy
Origin
Latin
Syllables
3
Popularity
#4,183

Kornelis is a masculine name commonly linked to Latin cornu, meaning “horn,” and interpreted as “associated with a horn.” It is the Indonesian form of the Dutch name Cornelis. That Dutch form comes from Cornelius, the Roman family name underlying this chain of name forms.

What does Kornelis mean?

Associated with a horn

In Indonesian: berkaitan dengan tanduk

Origin and cultural usage of Kornelis

An Indonesian form of Dutch Cornelis, from Latin Cornelius. This Roman family name is usually associated with cornu, meaning horn, but its precise origin is uncertain.

Linguistic originLatin, European
Naming traditionChristian
Starts withK · Ko

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 Kornelis

Two- and three-word full-name ideas with Kornelis, built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each word.

  • Kornelis Julian Gerald

    Meaning of each word

    • Kornelis: associated with a horn
    • Julian: belonging to the family of Julius
    • Gerald: ruler with a spear
  • Kornelis Ifan Timotheus

    Meaning of each word

    • Kornelis: associated with a horn
    • Ifan: God is gracious
    • Timotheus: honoring God
  • Kornelis Leonard

    Meaning of each word

    • Kornelis: associated with a horn
    • Leonard: brave as a lion
  • Zacharias Kornelis Angelo

    Meaning of each word

    • Zacharias: God has remembered
    • Kornelis: associated with a horn
    • Angelo: angel, messenger
  • Kornelis Melkior

    Meaning of each word

    • Kornelis: associated with a horn
    • Melkior: my king is light
  • Kornelis Antonio Micky

    Meaning of each word

    • Kornelis: associated with a horn
    • Antonio: of the Antonius family
    • Micky: who is like God?

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How to pronounce Kornelis

Syllables3 · 8 letters · 8-letter boy names
Javanese script (Aksara Jawa)ꦏꦺꦴꦂꦤꦺꦭꦶꦱ꧀
Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda)ᮊᮧᮁᮔᮨᮜᮤᮞ᮪

Is Kornelis a boy’s name?

Yes, Kornelis is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 100% of bearers are male. See all boy names.

♂ Boys 100%Girls 0% ♀

Kornelis ranks #4,183 among boy names in our data sample (4 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.

Variants and similar names

Names that sound like Kornelis

Famous people named Kornelis

  • Kornelis Arid Arung
  • Kornelis S Matan · b. 1980
  • Kornelis Waine · b. 1992
  • Kornelis Wilil · b. 1972

FAQ about the name Kornelis

What is the meaning of Kornelis?

Kornelis means associated with a horn. An Indonesian form of Dutch Cornelis, from Latin Cornelius. This Roman family name is usually associated with cornu, meaning horn, but its precise origin is uncertain.

Is Kornelis a boy’s name?

Yes, Kornelis is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 100% of bearers are male.

What is the origin of the name Kornelis?

Kornelis is of Latin and European origin.

How many syllables does Kornelis have?

Kornelis has 3 syllables (Kor-ne-lis) and 8 letters.

How popular is the name Kornelis?

Kornelis ranks #4,183 among boy names in our data sample (4 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.

What full names go well with Kornelis?

Some ideas: Kornelis Julian Gerald; Kornelis Ifan Timotheus; Kornelis Leonard.

Famous people named Kornelis?

Notable people named Kornelis include Kornelis Arid Arung, Kornelis S Matan, Kornelis Waine.

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