Camilla

The name Camilla hails from Italy. The meaning of Camilla translates to ‘perfect’. Camilla also means ‘a young ceremonial attendant’, ‘servant of a religious place’, from the Latin word ‘camillus’ translating to ‘a person serving as a religious acolyte in holy rituals’. Fanny Burney introduced this name to the western world in his novel 'Camilla', which was published in 1796. Camilla is associated with the Arabic word ‘jamila’, meaning ‘beautiful’. One of the notable royals with this name is the Duchess of Cornwall, Camilla Rosemary Shand, who is the wife of Prince Charles. Another royal Camilla is the Duchess of Castro, Princess Camilla. Josephine Wilson from 'Grey’s Anatomy' is played by Camilla Luddington. Roman mythology also speaks about the valiance of Camilla. Her father, King Metabus, was fleeing his attackers with an infant Camilla. As he was escaping, he came across the Amasenus River. The frightened father fastened his daughter to a spear and threw it across the river, promising goddess Diana that Camilla would be in her service. He then swam across the river and fled with his daughter. She was one of the favourites of the Roman goddess Diana.

Gender

Girl

Meaning

young ceremonial attendant

Origin

Latin

Numerology

C is for caring, your finest trait.

A is for activities, for you have many.

M is for mirth, your laughter.

I is for ideals, no higher!

L is for look, the way you look at life.

L is for luster, your shine.

A is for accomplished, in all that you do.

Lucky

Camilla lucky number is 6.

Number 6 is recognized for its nurturing, supportive, and empathic nature. A true healer, 6 has the ability to problem solve in both the emotional and physical realms, helping others through its straightforward, yet gentle, approach. 6 has a strong sense of responsibility and cares deeply for its friends, family, and lovers.

Famous People Named Camilla

• Camilla Rosemary (Shand) Parker Bowles Duchess of Cornwall, wife of Britain's Prince Charles
• Camilla Belle (Routh) American actress
• (Hilary) Camilla Cavendish Baroness Cavendish of Little Venice, British MP and journalist
• Camilla "Millie" Mackintosh British makeup artist and TV personality of "Made In Chelsea"
• Camilla "Milly" Rosso English actress; twin sister Rebecca "Becky" Rosso

Camilla in Pop Culture

• Camilla of the Volsci daughter of King Metabus and Casmilla in Roman mythology, who helped King Turnus fight against Aeneas
• Camilla Macaulay character in "The Secret History" by Donna Tartt
• Camilla Tyrold main character in "Camilla" by Fanny Burney
• Camilla Cara character in 1994 film "Camilla"
• Camilla Busin character in 1954 film "Camilla"