Kornel
Meaning of Kornel
Kornel is a strong and distinguished male name with origins in both Polish and Hungarian. In Polish, it is pronounced as KAWR-nehw (/ˈkɔr.nɛv/), while in Hungarian it is pronounced as KOR-nel (/kor.nɛl/). The name has variations such as Cornelius and Cornel. While not particularly common in the United States, with only 5 occurrences in 2008 and ranking at 12549, Kornel carries an air of uniqueness and individuality. Its meaning and associations bring to mind qualities like honor, strength, and leadership. Choosing the name Kornel for your baby boy will surely set him apart from the crowd.
Pronunciation
Polish
- Pronunced as KAWR-nehw (/ˈkɔr.nɛv/)
Hungarian
- Pronunced as KOR-nel (/kor.nɛl/)
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Notable People Named Kornel
| Kornél Mundruczó is a renowned Hungarian film and theatre director with a notable presence at prestigious film festivals. |
| Kornel Makuszyński was a renowned Polish writer of children's and youth literature and a member of the Polish Academy of Literature. |
| Kornel Ujejski, also known as Cornelius Ujejski, was a prominent Polish poet, patriot, and political writer during the time of the Austrian Empire and Austria-Hungary. |
| Kornél Ábrányi was a Hungarian pianist, composer, and music writer who was a pupil of Frédéric Chopin and a close friend of Franz Liszt. |
| Kornel Witkowski is a Polish figure skater who won the 2021 Polish national championship and qualified for the final segment at the 2022 European Championships in Tallinn, Estonia. |
