Moon; moonlight; goddess of the moon
Name Profile
Camellia
A deep dive into the meaning, heritage, and daily usability of the name Camellia.
Primary meaning
Camellia flower (English variant)
Pronunciation: kah-MEL-ee-ah
Profile summary
English form of Camelia. The camellia is known for its beautiful rose-like flowers. Used as a given name since the 19th century. The current meaning shown for this name is Camellia flower (English variant). The catalog pronunciation is listed as kah-MEL-ee-ah. It is listed alongside the related form Camelia. Camellia appears in girl naming lists and vintage style collections, which can help when comparing nearby options in the same catalog group.
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Etymology note
Camellia is currently cataloged under English (botanical) origin, and this page describes its meaning as Camellia flower (English variant).
Origin note
This profile is grouped under English (botanical) origin.
Usage note
In this catalog, Camellia is grouped as a vintage girl name. Related form for this profile: Camelia. That combination can help when comparing style-led and gender-led shortlist pages.
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