Kamilla

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Kamilla and Kamila are feminine given names used in a number of languages and throughout history with roots in Slavic, Arabic, and South Asian languages and Latin. [1]

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Both Kamila and Kamilla are popular names in Eastern Europe, Scandinavia, and Italy. The name Kamila in Arabic means fox derived from the Arabic root Kamil (كامل and كميل). [2] [3] The name is a variation of the given name Kamala, a Sanskrit word meaning lotus that is common in Indian culture. [4] The name is a variation of the Latin feminine of camillus, the root of Camilla (given name), a term for a youth serving as acolyte in the ritual of ancient Roman religion, which may be of Etruscan origin. [5]

Common nicknames for Kamila include: Kami, Mila, Kam, and Milly. [1]

Notable people with these names include:

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Kamila Filipcikova

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Kamila as a surname

Events with the given name Kamila

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References

  1. 1 2 "Kamila Name Meaning, Origin, Interesting Facts". Names of Women. 2024-02-10. Retrieved 2024-08-09.
  2. "Kamila: Discover the Meaning Behind the Name" . Retrieved 2024-08-09.
  3. "Kamila - Baby Name Meaning, Origin and Popularity". www.thebump.com. Retrieved 2024-08-08.
  4. "Kamalam Sanskrit Dictionary".
  5. "Origin and Meaning of First Name Kamila | Search Family History on Ancestry®". www.ancestry.com. Retrieved 2024-08-08.