Camila
Camila is a Christian girl name of Latin, via Spanish origin, meaning “Young attendant at religious rites”.
| Meaning | Young attendant at religious rites |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Latin, via Spanish |
| Pronunciation | kah-MEE-lah |
| Tradition | Christian, Modern & Classic |
| Used in | Mexico, Argentina, Chile, Colombia |
Meaning and origin of Camila
Camila is the Spanish form of Latin Camilla, the feminine of Camillus. In ancient Rome a camillus or camilla was a well-born youth who assisted priests at religious ceremonies, though the word's deeper origin is uncertain, possibly Etruscan. Virgil's Aeneid features Camilla, a swift warrior maiden of the Volsci. The name surged in Latin America from the 1990s, and singer Camila Cabello is a well-known modern bearer.
Is Camila a Christian name?
Camila is a classical Roman name rather than a biblical one; Saint Camillus de Lellis, patron of the sick, gives the masculine form a Catholic link. It is widely used by Christian families without a strong religious meaning.
How popular is Camila?
One of the most popular girls' names across Latin America in recent decades and well used in the US.
Gifts with the name Camila
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Camila mean?
Camila means 'Young attendant at religious rites'. It is of Latin, via Spanish origin.
Is Camila a Christian name?
Camila is a classical Roman name rather than a biblical one; Saint Camillus de Lellis, patron of the sick, gives the masculine form a Catholic link. It is widely used by Christian families without a strong religious meaning.
How do you pronounce Camila?
Camila is pronounced kah-MEE-lah.
Is Camila a boy or girl name?
Camila is usually a girl name.