Camilia
Latin · Girl · 3 syllables
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About the name Camilia
The name Camilia is a feminine given name meaning "attendant at a religious ceremony" or "virgin of unblemished character," derived from the Latin *camillus* (a youth assisting in sacrifices).
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Etymology
The name Camilia is a feminine given name meaning "attendant at a religious ceremony" or "virgin of unblemished character," derived from the Latin *camillus* (a youth assisting in sacrifices). It is used primarily in Italian, Spanish, and Portuguese cultures, with historical roots in ancient Roman religion, and gained modern prominence through the Camellia flower (named after botanist Georg Kamel) and figures like Camilla, Queen Consort of the United Kingdom.
Camilia currently ranks #7,564 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2022.
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