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Cornelius
“Roman family name of uncertain origin, possibly linked to cornu, horn”
About the name Cornelius
Cornelius was a Roman family name of uncertain origin, possibly connected with the Latin word cornu, meaning horn. In the New Testament, Cornelius is a Roman centurion in the Book of Acts who is described as one of the first Gentiles to become a Christian. The name was also borne by Saint Cornelius, a third-century pope. Cornelis is the Dutch form and Cornelio the Italian and Spanish form.
- Meaning
- Roman family name of uncertain origin, possibly linked to cornu, horn
- Origin
- Latin
- Gender
- Boy
- Pronunciation
- kor-NEE-us(3 syl.)
Middle names for Cornelius
- Cornelius James
- Cornelius Alexander
- Cornelius Michael
- Cornelius Joseph
- Cornelius William
Questions about Cornelius
- What does Cornelius mean?
- Cornelius is a Latin name meaning "Roman family name of uncertain origin, possibly linked to cornu, horn".
- How do you pronounce Cornelius?
- Cornelius is pronounced kor-NEE-us, with emphasis on the second syllable.
- What are variants of Cornelius?
- Variants of Cornelius include Cornelis, Cornelio.
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