"Keep thy heart with all diligence; for out of it are the issues of life."
Christian Name · Latin/Celtic Origin
Cordelia Meaning — Origin & Biblical Significance
Cordelia
girl
Cordelia means "heart," from the Latin cor, and is also read as "daughter of the sea." The name is not in the King James Bible, but the heart it names is Scripture's centre of the person: "Keep thy heart with all diligence; for out of it are the issues of life" (Proverbs 4:23).
Is Cordelia in the Bible?
No — the name Cordelia does not appear in the King James Bible. Christian families use it for its meaning, "Heart; Daughter of the sea", and for the biblical themes that meaning touches, not because anyone in Scripture is called Cordelia.
Pronunciation:/kor-DEE-lee-ah/
OriginLatin/Celtic
MeaningHeart; Daughter of the sea
What does Cordelia mean?
Cordelia is a girl name of Latin/Celtic origin meaning "Heart; Daughter of the sea". Cordelia is associated with the Latin 'cor,' meaning 'heart.' In Scripture, the heart is the center of a person's spiritual life — the place where God examines intentions and plants His word.
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What does Cordelia mean in the Bible?
Cordelia means "Heart; Daughter of the sea" and is a name of Latin/Celtic origin. Below is what Scripture and Christian tradition attach to that meaning.
Cordelia is associated with the Latin 'cor,' meaning 'heart.' In Scripture, the heart is the center of a person's spiritual life — the place where God examines intentions and plants His word. A name meaning 'heart' speaks to the deepest part of our relationship with God.
What does the Bible say about the meaning of Cordelia?
Cordelia is not a name the King James Bible uses, so the passages below are quoted for the meaning they share with it — "Heart; Daughter of the sea" — not because Scripture names anyone Cordelia.
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Which books of the Bible mention Cordelia?
Cordelia is mentioned across 1 book of the Bible. Follow any book below to read it in the KJV.
What is the spiritual meaning of Cordelia?
Cordelia calls us to guard our hearts with diligence, recognizing that the heart is the wellspring of our spiritual life.
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Cordelia name meaning: frequently asked questions
No — the name Cordelia does not appear in the King James Bible. Christian families use it for its meaning, "Heart; Daughter of the sea", and for the biblical themes that meaning touches, not because anyone in Scripture is called Cordelia.
Cordelia means "Heart; Daughter of the sea." It is a Latin/Celtic name. Scripture never uses it as a name, but the idea behind it — "Heart; Daughter of the sea" — runs right through the Bible.
Latin/Celtic. Cordelia comes into English from Latin/Celtic and carries the sense "Heart; Daughter of the sea." 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 Cordelia
Can I download a free King James Bible PDF to study the name Cordelia?
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Where can I read the full biblical context for Cordelia?
You can read every verse where Cordelia 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.