What Does the Name Cornelius Mean

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The name Cornelius comes from Ancient Roman roots and carries a meaning worth knowing. Read the full meaning and origin of Cornelius below, then browse real variants, short forms, and related names from the same family. Tap any name to copy it instantly.

Cornelius Name Meaning

Ancient Roman, English, Dutch, German, BiblicalRoman family name which possibly derives from the Latin element cornu "horn". In Acts in the New Testament Cornelius is a centurion who is directed by an angel to seek...

Origin: Ancient RomanGender: Boy
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36 Chandrakant
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44 Chiemeka
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51 Cornelio
52 Chijindum
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