Kornelija

Kornelija is a female first name with roots in South Slavic languages and represents a variant form of Cornelia. The meaning of the name refers to "the one descended from the Cornelii" and relates to the ancient Roman patrician family (gens Cornelia).

What does the name Kornelija mean?

The name Kornelija is a South Slavic variant of Cornelia and carries the meaning "the one descended from the Cornelii." This derivation is attributed to the Cornelii, an ancient Roman patrician family. The exact origin of the name is not well known, but it may be connected to the Latin word cornu, meaning "horn." Thus, the meaning of Kornelija could also be interpreted as "the Horned one." The spelling Kornelija is commonly found in countries like Croatia and Serbia, as well as in other South Slavic regions. The male form of the name is Kornelijo.

Where does the name Kornelija come from?

Kornelija is a female first name with Latin and Roman origins, meaning "the one descended from the Cornelii" or "the Horned one." The Latin term cornu, meaning "horn," plays a central role in the name's origin. The languages in which the name is prevalent include Croatian, Serbian, and other Slavic and South Slavic languages.

How do you pronounce Kornelija?

Kor-neh-lee-ya

When is the name day of Kornelija?

The name day for Kornelija is celebrated on March 31 and September 16.

Popularity

In Germany, Kornelija is a rather rare name. In 2018, it ranked 4,078th on the list of the most common female baby names. Over the last ten years, the name has been given less than 10 times, placing it 9,317th in the ten-year statistics. Between 2010 and 2024, it ranks 11,574th.

Nicknames & pet names

Nelly

Famous people

• Kornelija Kvesic (Croatian basketball player)
• Kornelija Sinkovic (sprinter from Serbia)