"A devout man, and one that feared God with all his house, which gave much alms to the people, and prayed to God alway."
Biblical Name · Latin Origin
Cornelius Meaning in the Bible
Cornelius
boy
Cornelius means "Horn; Strong", a boy's name of Latin origin. Cornelius appears in the King James Bible, and Acts 10:2 is the passage most often tied to it. Cornelius proves that God responds to sincere seekers everywhere — devotion and generosity from any nation catch heaven's attention.
Is Cornelius in the Bible?
Yes — Cornelius appears in the King James Bible; the passages below give the context.
Pronunciation:/kor-NEEL-yus/
OriginLatin
MeaningHorn; Strong
What does Cornelius mean?
Cornelius is a boy name of Latin origin meaning "Horn; Strong". Cornelius was a Roman centurion whose prayers and generosity caught God's attention. He became the first Gentile convert, when Peter received a vision showing that the gospel was for all people.
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What does Cornelius mean in the Bible?
Cornelius means "Horn; Strong" and is a name of Latin origin. Below is what Scripture and Christian tradition attach to that meaning.
Where does Cornelius appear in the Bible (KJV)?
Cornelius is connected to 2 key passages in the King James Bible, beginning with Acts 10:2. Each verse is quoted in full below.
"While Peter yet spake these words, the Holy Ghost fell on all them which heard the word. And they of the circumcision which believed were astonished."
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Which books of the Bible mention Cornelius?
Cornelius is mentioned across 1 book of the Bible. Follow any book below to read it in the KJV.
What is the spiritual meaning of Cornelius?
Cornelius proves that God responds to sincere seekers everywhere — devotion and generosity from any nation catch heaven's attention.
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Other Latin biblical names that share the spirit of "Horn; Strong" — discovered by matching meaning category and origin.
Names that pair well with Cornelius
Sibling sets, middle-name combinations, and complementary pairings chosen for matching origin, meaning, and similar syllable weight.
Celeste
girl
"Heavenly; Of the sky"
Cornelius & Celeste
Juniper
girl
"Juniper tree; Young; Evergreen"
Cornelius & Juniper
Adriana
girl
"From Hadria; Dark one"
Cornelius & Adriana
Aurelia
girl
"Golden; The golden one"
Cornelius & Aurelia
Aurora
girl
"Dawn; Sunrise"
Cornelius & Aurora
Celeste
girl
"Heavenly; Celestial"
Cornelius & Celeste
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Cornelius name meaning: frequently asked questions
Common questions about the name Cornelius
Can I download a free King James Bible PDF to study the name Cornelius?
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Where can I read the full biblical context for Cornelius?
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