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Christian Name · Latin Origin
Camilla Meaning — Origin & Biblical Significance
Camilla
girl
Camilla means "young ceremonial attendant," from the Latin camillus — a child who served at sacred rites. The name is not in the King James Bible, but that lifelong service is: Hannah says of Samuel, "as long as he liveth he shall be lent to the LORD" (1 Samuel 1:28).
Is Camilla in the Bible?
No — the name Camilla does not appear in the King James Bible. Christian families use it for its meaning, "Young ceremonial attendant", and for the biblical themes that meaning touches, not because anyone in Scripture is called Camilla.
Pronunciation:/kah-MIL-ah/
OriginLatin
MeaningYoung ceremonial attendant
What does Camilla mean?
Camilla is a girl name of Latin origin meaning "Young ceremonial attendant". Camilla originally referred to a young attendant at sacred ceremonies.
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What does Camilla mean in the Bible?
Camilla means "Young ceremonial attendant" and is a name of Latin origin. Below is what Scripture and Christian tradition attach to that meaning.
What does the Bible say about the meaning of Camilla?
Camilla is not a name the King James Bible uses, so the passages below are quoted for the meaning they share with it — "Young ceremonial attendant" — not because Scripture names anyone Camilla.
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Which books of the Bible mention Camilla?
Camilla is mentioned across 1 book of the Bible. Follow any book below to read it in the KJV.
What is the spiritual meaning of Camilla?
Camilla represents devoted service — the beautiful calling of attending to sacred things with reverence and joy.
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Camilla name meaning: frequently asked questions
No — the name Camilla does not appear in the King James Bible. Christian families use it for its meaning, "Young ceremonial attendant", and for the biblical themes that meaning touches, not because anyone in Scripture is called Camilla.
Camilla means "Young ceremonial attendant." It is a Latin name. Scripture never uses it as a name, but the idea behind it — "Young ceremonial attendant" — runs right through the Bible.
Latin. Camilla comes into English from Latin and carries the sense "Young ceremonial attendant." Its Christian use comes from that meaning and centuries of use in the church, not from a person named in Scripture.
Common questions about the name Camilla
Can I download a free King James Bible PDF to study the name Camilla?
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Where can I read the full biblical context for Camilla?
You can read every verse where Camilla appears in the King James Bible by downloading the free KJV PDF or reading online. The download page also includes a bookmarked Book of Psalms KJV PDF for easy reference.