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Cornelia.

A female given name from Latin in quiet use since the 18th century.

8 characters3 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

name/kɔɹˈniliə/General-American/kɔːˈniːlɪə/Received-Pronunciation
  1. A female given name from Latin in quiet use since the 18th century.

Where this word comes from

From Latin Cornēlia, name of a famous Roman matron, feminine form of the gens name Cornelius; in continental Europe, also a feminine form of the saint's name Cornelius.

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