At a Glance
- Meaning
- Traditionally tied to Latin cornu ("horn") via the Roman family name Cornelius, though Cornelius's own root is debated
- Origin
- German (short form of Cornelia, Petronela, etc.)
- Gender
- Girl
- Pronunciation
- NEH-luh
Nela is a German (short form of Cornelia, Petronela, etc.) girl's name meaning “traditionally tied to Latin cornu ("horn") via the Roman family name Cornelius, though Cornelius's own root is debated”. It appears in our list of 175+ German Baby Girl Names That Are Quietly Making a Comeback.
Meaning & Origin of Nela
Meaning: Traditionally tied to Latin cornu ("horn") via the Roman family name Cornelius, though Cornelius's own root is debated.
Origin: German (short form of Cornelia, Petronela, etc.).
Source: Wiktionary.
How to Pronounce Nela
NEH-luhIPA /ˈnɛlə/
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