Meaning & Origin
In the Bible, Kornelius is a name of Cornelius, a centurion in the Roman army who was a God-fearing man. He was the first gentile to be converted to Christianity. The name Kornelius means 'horn of God' in Hebrew.
Spiritual meaning
Symbolizes devotion and loyalty to God.
Language details
Kornelius
generous and royal name origin
Pronunciation & Numerology
Pronunciation
kor-NAY-lee-uhs
/kɔrˈneɪliəs/
Lucky number
5
Lucky day
Tuesday
Lucky colors
Life path
3
Lucky stone
Ruby
Cultural & Spiritual notes
Kornelius is a Christian name that holds historical significance as the name of the first non-Jewish person to be converted to Christianity in the New Testament. This Name highlights the Christian community's openness and acceptance of people from all walks of life, including those outside the Jewish faith.
The meaning 'horn of God' symbolizes the idea of protection, strength, and being lifted up to God. As a Christian name, Kornelius holds a deep spiritual significance as a reminder of one's faith and connection to God, regardless of one's background or origins.
Historical references
The Roman centurion Cornelius, a devout man and righteous man, lived as a resident alien in Caesarea. Acts 10:1-2
1st Century AD
Cornelius Nepos, a Roman historian, wrote a biography of the Roman general and dictator Cornelius Scipio Africanus the Elder in the late 1st century BC.
Late 1st Century BC
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