Cornelis

kor-NAY-lis'kor-NAY-lis'3 syllables
🇻🇦Latin
Strong

MEANING

Horn

ORIGIN

Roman

ETYMOLOGY

Derived from the Latin 'Cornu', meaning 'horn'.

CULTURAL NOTES

Often seen as a name of strength and nobility in Roman culture.

HISTORICAL CONTEXT

Commonly used in Roman times, notably among the gens Cornelia, a prominent Roman family.

🇳🇱Dutch
Resonant

MEANING

Horn

ORIGIN

Dutch

ETYMOLOGY

Adopted from the Latin root, widely used in Dutch-speaking regions.

CULTURAL NOTES

A traditional name in the Netherlands, associated with historical figures.

HISTORICAL CONTEXT

Frequently used in Dutch history, especially in the 16th and 17th centuries.

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Cornelis - Meaning, Origin, Popularity & Variations