Name Camiel Origin, meaning, pronunciation & popularity of the name Camiel

Camiel is a ♂ boy’s name.

What is the origin of the name Camiel?

Camiel is a Dutch name and derived from the Roman cognomen Camillus.

What does the name Camiel mean?

The Roman cognomen Camillus was a name for “a youth employed in religious services”. These kids must have both parents living and had to be free status. Because of that, Camiel also means “free born”, “noble” or “honorable”. Besides, the Latin word “camillus” possibly derived from Greek “gamelios/γαμήλιος”, which means “wedding” or “bridal”.

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