Camilo
/kamilo/from spelling rules
Camilo is a Spanish male given name.
Camilo is used as a personal name for men.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Argentina, it is common to use the short form Cami for Camilo.
How do you pronounce it?
/kamilo/
Did you know?
- In Spanish, the name Camilo is often linked to the figure of San Camilo de Lellis, the patron saint of hospitals and the sick.
- The name 'Camilo' traces back to the Latin 'Camillus', which referred to a young person serving as an acolyte in ancient religious ceremonies.
- Though it sounds similar to English 'camel', Camilo has no linguistic connection to the animal.
Examples in context
- Buenos días, Don Camilo. ¿Cómo se encuentra usted?Good morning, Don Camilo. How are you?
- Camilo es mi hermano.Camilo is my brother.
- El amigo de Camilo es muy amable.Camilo's friend is very kind.
Example conversation
Maria is asking Mateo about a friend.
- María¿Conoces a Camilo?Do you know Camilo?
- MateoSí, es mi primo.Yes, he is my cousin.
- María¿Es simpático Camilo?Is Camilo nice?
- MateoSí, es muy amable.Yes, he is very kind.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries Camilo, CC BY-SA 4.0.
