Camilo
Camilo is a Christian boy name of Latin, via Spanish origin, meaning “Young attendant at religious rites”.
| Meaning | Young attendant at religious rites |
|---|---|
| Gender | Boy |
| Origin | Latin, via Spanish |
| Pronunciation | kah-MEE-loh |
| Tradition | Christian |
| Used in | Colombia, Spain, Chile, Cuba |
Meaning and origin of Camilo
Camilo comes from the Latin Camillus, the term for a boy who assisted priests at ancient Roman ceremonies; the word may be of Etruscan origin. It was also a Roman family name, carried by the general Marcus Furius Camillus. Christians adopted it partly through Saint Camillus de Lellis, founder of an order caring for the sick. In the Spanish-speaking world, Nobel laureate Camilo José Cela and Cuban revolutionary Camilo Cienfuegos are well-known bearers.
Is Camilo a Christian name?
Saint Camillus de Lellis is a patron of the sick, nurses and hospitals, which gives Camilo a recognised place among Catholic names.
How popular is Camilo?
Popular in Colombia and Chile, and steadily used across Latin America.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Camilo mean?
Camilo means 'Young attendant at religious rites'. It is of Latin, via Spanish origin.
Is Camilo a Christian name?
Saint Camillus de Lellis is a patron of the sick, nurses and hospitals, which gives Camilo a recognised place among Catholic names.
How do you pronounce Camilo?
Camilo is pronounced kah-MEE-loh.
Is Camilo a boy or girl name?
Camilo is usually a boy name.