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

Camillus is a ♂ boy’s name.

Origin of the name Camillus

Camillus was originally a Roman cognomen.

What is the meaning of the name Camillus?

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, Camillus 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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