Camilla (given name)

Camilla
Pronunciation/kəˈmiːlə/ kə-MEE-lə
/kəˈmɪlə/ kə-MIL-ə
GenderFemale
Origin
Meaning"acolyte" (young cult officiant); a Latin cognomen

Camilla or Camila is a feminine given name. It originates as the feminine of camillus, a term for a youth serving as acolyte in the ritual of ancient Roman religion, which may be of Etruscan origin. Hypocorisms of the name include Milly, Millie, and Milla.

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