Camilla (given name)

Camilla
Pronunciation/kəˈmiːlə/ kə-MEE-lə
/kəˈmɪlə/ kə-MIL-ə
GenderFemale
Origin
Meaning"acolyte" (young cult officiant);[1] a Latin cognomen
Queen Camilla is the Queen consort of the United Kingdom and Commonwealth realms and as the wife of King Charles III

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.[1] Hypocorisms of the name include Milly, Millie, and Milla.

  1. ^ a b "Camilla". Online Etymology Dictionary.