Corneelija

Feminine variation of Cornelius, Latin
"horn"

Corneelija Origin and Meaning

The name Corneelija is a girl's name.

Corneelija is an uncommon feminine name with likely Dutch or Eastern European origins. It appears to be a feminine elaboration of Cornelius, which comes from Roman family name Cornelius, possibly meaning 'horn' in Latin. The distinctive spelling with the double 'e' and the addition of 'ija' gives this name a flowing, melodic quality that distinguishes it from more common variants like Cornelia. This ornate variation adds a sense of elegance and uniqueness. While extremely rare in English-speaking countries, names with similar structures appear in Baltic and Slavic language traditions. Corneelija offers parents seeking extraordinary distinctiveness a name with historical roots yet virtually no chance of duplication. Its length and unusual letter combination create a name with a memorable, sophisticated presence.