Kamilla
Meaning of Kamilla
Kamilla is a beautiful and feminine name of Latin origin, meaning "helper to the priest." The name has historical roots in ancient Rome, where it was used to describe young girls who assisted in religious ceremonies. In Hungarian, Kamilla is pronounced as KAH-mee-lah (/ˈkɒmilɒ/), while in English, it is pronounced kuh-MIL-uh (/kəˈmɪlə/). The name Kamilla shares its variations with Camilla and Camila, each offering a slightly different cultural nuance. Over the years, Kamilla has seen fluctuating popularity in the United States. For instance, in 2023, it ranked 1445th with 153 occurrences among newborns. Despite not being one of the most common names today, Kamilla carries an elegant charm and timeless appeal that continues to attract parents looking for a classic yet distinctive name for their daughters.
Pronunciation
Hungarian
- Pronunced as KAH-mee-lah (/ˈkɒmilɒ/)
English
- Pronunced as kuh-MIL-uh (/kəˈmɪlə/)
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Notable People Named Kamilla
| Kamilla Rytter Juhl is a retired Danish badminton player, known for her Olympic silver medal, World Championship gold medal, and seven European championship titles. |
| Kamilla Soares Cardoso is a Brazilian college basketball player known for her time with the South Carolina Gamecocks and the Syracuse Orange. |
| Kamilla Seidler is a Danish chef known for her work as the head chef at restaurant Gustu in La Paz, Bolivia and for being named the Best Female Chef at Latin America's 50 Best Restaurants in 2016. |
| Kamilla Carvalho is a pioneering Brazilian samba dancer who made history as the first transgender woman to dance as a muse in Rio de Janeiro's Carnival in 2018. |
| Kamilla Bartone is a Latvian tennis player. |
