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Camelia
A deep dive into the meaning, heritage, and daily usability of the name Camelia.
Primary meaning
Camellia flower (named after Georg Kamel)
Pronunciation: kah-MEH-lee-ah
Profile summary
From the camellia flower, named after Jesuit botanist Georg Joseph Kamel (1661-1706). Popular in Romania and English-speaking countries. Symbolizes admiration and perfection. The current meaning shown for this name is Camellia flower (named after Georg Kamel). The catalog pronunciation is listed as kah-MEH-lee-ah. It is listed alongside the related form Camellia. Camelia appears in boy naming lists and classic style collections, which can help when comparing nearby options in the same catalog group.
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Etymology note
Camelia is currently cataloged under English/romanian (botanical) origin, and this page describes its meaning as Camellia flower (named after Georg Kamel).
Origin note
This profile is grouped under English/romanian (botanical) origin.
Usage note
In this catalog, Camelia is grouped as a classic boy name. Related form for this profile: Camellia. That combination can help when comparing style-led and gender-led shortlist pages.
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