Camellia

A name with Latin origins, the meaning of Camellia is 'Kamel's flower', 'helper to the priest', 'servant for the temple', 'free-born' or 'noble'. It is taken from the Latin language and it is a reference to the Camile or the Camila, which was an exotic flower with distinct roots. Apart from this, the name also has various associations to nature, such as translating as 'the moon' or 'water'. Linnaeus was the first one to name a tree as Camellia, in honour of George Joseph Kamel, who was a renowned botanist. Inspired by this, Camellia has been popularly used as a first name since the start of the twentieth century. There is a character called Camellia in the opera 'La Traviata' and also in the novel ‘The Lady of the Camellias’.

Gender

Girl

Meaning

Kamel's flower

Origin

Flower name, from Czech surname

Numerology

C is for caress, a loving touch for your loved ones.

A is for acquaintance, the many friends you know.

M is for mighty, your inner strength.

E is for electric, a sparkling trait!

L is for lively, your life is full of energy!

L is for laughter, you spread wherever you go.

I is for inspire, others seek your guidance.

A is for affirm, the certainty of knowledge.

Lucky

Camellia lucky number is 2.

Within numerology, the 2 vibration assumes the role of the mediator, creating harmony by bringing together dissonant forces through compassion, empathy, and kindness. 2 is linked to psychic abilities and intuition, and if this number appears as a Life Path or Destiny Number, the individual will be astute to subtle energy shifts and emotional nuances. Because 2 is so sensitive, it is very conflict-averse, and can end up feeling under-appreciated or unacknowledged. 2 must avoid seeking external validation and, instead, realize that perfect equilibrium needed already exists within.

Camellia in Pop Culture

• Eilidh Rossi character on Scottish soap "River City"
• Eilidh or Aylee character on TV's 'Reign'
• Camellia Rasheed character in "Virgins of Paradise" by Barbara Wood
• Camellia Sackville hobbit mentioned in the Lord of the Rings series
• Camellia deimos character in video game "Arc the Lad: Twilight of the Spirits"