Kamila

Kamila is a feminine first name that represents a Slavic variant of Camilla, an ancient Roman name. The meaning of the name is "the honorable," "the noble," or "the well-born."

What does the name Kamila mean?

The name Kamila, a Slavic form of Camilla, originates from the Roman name Camillus. Translated, it means "the honorable," "the noble," or "the well-born." Its roots lie in Latin, where the word camillus refers to "the servant of the sacrifice," "the altar boy," or "the noble-born." It is also used as a feminine variant of the Arabic name Kamil, derived from the Arabic kāmil (كامل), which means "complete," "perfect," "decent," or "flawless." Therefore, the name could also carry the meaning "the complete one" or "the perfect one." A possible connection exists to the ancient Greek word gamḗlios (γᾰμήλῐος), which means "wedding" or "festive." Occasionally, Kamila is also spelled Kamilah. Other variants include Camille, Camila, Camile, Camilia, Kamile, Kamilia, and Kamilla. Male counterparts include Camil, Camillo, Camilo, Camill, Kamillus, Kamillo, and Kamill.

Where does the name Kamila come from?

The first name Kamila has Latin roots and means "the honorable." The Latin

How do you pronounce Kamila?

The pronunciation of Kamila is three syllables and sounds soft. In German, the name is usually pronounced as "Ka-mi-la" [kaˈmiːla]. It begins with an open A sound that conveys a pleasant warmth. The stressed middle syllable with a long I provides a bright tone, while the open final "a" harmoniously rounds off the name. Thus, Kamila radiates a feminine elegance and appears melodic, modern, and timeless.

When is the name day of Kamila?

The name day for Kamila is celebrated on March 3 and July 14.

Popularity

In Germany, Kamila is among the sought-after girls' names and currently ranks 801 on the list of most common first names. In the last ten years, the name has been given about 390 times, placing it at 1,015 in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks at 1,143.

Nicknames & pet names

Ami / Amila / Kama / Kame / Kamel / Kami / Kamil / Kamilka / Mila / Mili / Milla / Millie / Milly

Similar first names

Famous people

• Kamila Augustyn (Polish badminton player)
• Kamila Filipcikova (Slovak model)
• Kamila Gradus (Polish long-distance runner)
• Kamila Hudecova (footballer from Slovakia)
• Kamila Kerimbayeva (Kazakh tennis player)
• Kamila Kmiecik (Polish footballer)
• Kamila Licwinko (high jumper from Poland)
• Kamila Magalova (Slovak actress)
• Kamila Mouckova (Czech television presenter)
• Kamila Nasr (musician from Canada)
• Kamila Shamsie (Pakistani writer)
• Kamila Skolimowska (Polish hammer thrower)
• Kamila Socko (Polish racing rower)
• Kamila Sprachalova (Czech television actress)
• Kamila Thompson (singer from America)
• Kamila Vodickova (basketball player)
• Kamila Volcansek (Slovenian illustrator)
• Kamila Waljeva (Russian figure skater)
• Kamila Wozniakowska (English painter)