Cordula

Cordula is a Late Latin name whose precise root is debated; the most widely accepted derivation connects it to Latin cor, meaning heart, suggesting a sense of warmth or inner spirit. It may alternatively trace to a Germanic or Celtic substrate word, though the Latin interpretation dominated medieval usage. The name is closely associated with Saint Cordula, a legendary companion of Saint Ursula said to have been martyred at Cologne in the early Christian era, which helped spread the name across German-speaking lands. Related forms include Cordelia and Kordula.