Cornelius

Cornelius Meaning & Origin

About Cornelius
The name Cornelius is of Latin origin and means "horn" or "horned". It is derived from the Latin word "cornu" which translates to "horn". In ancient times, the name Cornelius was often associated with strength, power, and nobility, as the horn was seen as a symbol of these qualities. Today, the name Cornelius is still used and appreciated for its historical and regal connotations.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Cornelius are male.

Cornelius Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has increased by 9.41% over the past year.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KRNLS
🗽 NYSIIS
CA
🔊 Soundex
C0650402
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
K AO0 R N IY1 L Y AH0 S
🌐 IPA
/kɔrˈniljəs/
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('KRNLS', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
C654

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Cornelius in Braille

Here's how to represent Cornelius in Braille, with each pattern of raised dots corresponding to a letter of the name.

The name Cornelius in braille

How to Spell the Name Cornelius in American Sign Language (ASL)

The image below shows how you can spell Cornelius using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Cornelius in sign language

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