Cornelis

Cornelis is the Dutch form of Cornelius, a Latin family name of ancient Roman origin whose exact meaning is debated; it is most commonly connected to the Latin word cornu, meaning horn. The name was borne by the Roman general Publius Cornelius Scipio and was later popularized in Christian tradition through Saint Cornelius, a first-century Roman centurion mentioned in the Acts of the Apostles and a third-century pope. Cornelis was widely used in the Netherlands during the early modern period and remains a recognized Dutch given name today. Related forms include Cornelius, Cornelia, Corneille, and Cornelio.