Meaning: Form of Camillus; ancient meaning uncertain
The story
A feminine form of the Roman name Camillus, probably of Etruscan origin. The familiar ritual-attendant explanation is disputed, so the ancient name is better presented without a fixed literal meaning.
Nicknames
- Cami
- Mila
- Cam
Spellings & variants
Popularity
One of the 100 most popular names in the US.
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Style
Origins
Camila comes from Spanish and Latin.
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