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Uncommon
Camilla
kuh-MIH-luh
Camilla (name) means a female given name of Latin origin. Example: “Camilla trained as a violinist from a young age.”
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A female given name of Latin origin.
"Fancy southern names which she couldn't remember five minutes after they'd told her. Camilla? Amelia? Jemima? It didn't matter. Ashworth would have made a note of them."
— Ann Cleeves, Hidden Depths (2011)
"Camilla trained as a violinist from a young age."
How to use Camilla
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA classic feminine first name with Roman roots.
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Etymology
From Latin Camilla, the feminine form of the Roman family name Camillus.
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What does “Camilla” mean?
The word “Camilla” means a female given name of Latin origin. In plain terms, a classic feminine first name with Roman roots.
How do you pronounce “Camilla”?
“Camilla” is pronounced kuh-MIH-luh (/kəˈmɪlə/ in IPA).
How do you use “Camilla” in a sentence?
Here is “Camilla” used in a sentence: “Camilla trained as a violinist from a young age.”
What part of speech is “Camilla”?
“Camilla” is a name.
Where does the word “Camilla” come from?
The word “Camilla” comes from Latin. From Latin Camilla, the feminine form of the Roman family name Camillus.
Is “Camilla” a common word?
“Camilla” is an uncommon word in modern English.
