Corneliu

Gender
Male (Masculine | Boy)
Usage/Origins
Meaning
The name Corneliu is derived from the Latin name Cornelius, which means "horn". It was a Roman family name that was typically given to those who raised or sold livestock.
Pronunciation
kohr-NEH-lyoo
kor-NEH-lyoo
Popularity
Due to its origin and traditional nature, Corneliu is not a popular name outside of Romania. It is most commonly used within the country and among Romanian communities worldwide.

cartoon of the name Corneliu
Cartoon of Corneliu

Corneliu Name meanings & History

The name Corneliu is derived from the Latin name Cornelius, which means "horn". It was a Roman family name that was typically given to those who raised or sold livestock. Romanian form of Cornelius. Corneliu is typically used as a first name for boys. It is a popular choice among parents who want to give their children a traditional and meaningful Romanian name.

Zodiac Sign of Corneliu: Curious Gemini

Synonyms of Corneliu:

C: Choice,Cute,Chatty,Copycat,Curious,Clever,Candid

O: Organized,Ostentatious,Obsolete,Obstinate,Obsessive

R: Restless,Rational,Reason,Resourceful

N: Nice,Neurosis,Nitpicking,Nutrition,Nervous,Neat,Nagging

E: Environment,Enliven,Exaggerate,Expressive,Entertain,Enlighten

L: Lover,Liaison,Languid,Lazy,Lovely,Legal,Luscious

I: Intimate,Indulgence,Involved

U: Understanding,Utopia,Unity,Undermining,Universality

Corneliu is:

  • a Comedic name
  • a Informal name
  • a Rough name

Famous People

Corneliu Baba (Romanian painter), Corneliu Coposu (Romanian politician), Corneliu Zelea Codreanu (Romanian politician and founder of the Iron Guard movement).

Related Names to Corneliu

Cornel, Cornelis, Cornelius

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