Cornela

Cornela represents a rare variant of the Latin girl's name Cornelia. Its meaning is 'the one descended from the Cornelian family' and refers to the ancient Roman patrician family of the Cornelii (gens Cornelia).

What does the name Cornela mean?

Cornela is a less common spelling of the Latin-Roman name Cornelia, which means 'the one descended from the Cornelian family.' This meaning derives from the ancient Roman family of the Cornelii. However, the exact origin of the name is unclear. There is a possibility that it is related to the Latin word cornu, which means 'horn.' In this case, Cornela could also be interpreted as 'the Horned one.' Other variants of Cornelia include Cornelie and Kornelia, as well as the diminutives Conni, Connie, Conny, Cora, Cornell, Konni, Konny, Kora, Lia, Neele, Nela, Nele, Nelia, Nella, and Nelly.

Where does the name Cornela come from?

The name Cornela has its roots in Latin and Roman culture and means 'the one descended from the Cornelian family' or 'the Horned one.'

How do you pronounce Cornela?

The sound quality and pronunciation of Cornela is clear and gentle. The name is usually pronounced as 'Kor-ne-la' [kɔʁˈneːla] and begins with a stable, closed syllable that immediately provides structure. The following open syllables soften the sound and lead to a gentle conclusion. Overall, the name conveys a harmonious impression - structured at the beginning and flowing throughout.

When is the name day of Cornela?

The name day of Cornela is celebrated on March 31 and September 16.

Popularity

In Germany, Cornela is considered a rather rare first name. It has not yet appeared in the German first name charts. In Austria, the name reached its highest ranking of 791st place in 1996. From 1984 to 2024, Cornela was given as a first name in Austria fewer than 10 times, which places it at 7,542nd. However, in the last ten years, it has not been given at all.