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Girl's nameOrigin: LatinThis name does not have a nameday in the official SK calendar

Cordula

Cordula is an ancient feminine name of Latin origin, closely tied to the medieval legend of Saint Cordula, companion of Saint Ursula. It remains delightfully rare today while offering effortless charm and a lovely tender meaning centered on the heart. It is a wonderful choice for parents wanting a soft and distinctive heritage name.

Name variants

International equivalents and translations

English:
Cordula
Slovak:
Czech:
Hungarian:
Polish:
German:
Cordula
Spanish:
Córdula
French:
Italian:
Cordula
Portuguese:
Córdula
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Origin and etymology of the name

Scholarly onomastic and linguistic analysis
Linguistic explanation and meaning

A Latin feminine name meaning "little heart" or "warm-hearted."

Detailed Slovak etymology analysis

Meno sa odvodzuje od latinského podstatného mena cor (v genitíve cordis) „srdce“ a zdrobnujúcej prípony -ula. Doslovne teda znamená „srdiečko“ alebo „malé srdce“.

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International Traveler Index

How easily Cordula is pronounced abroad, written on tickets, and perceived worldwide

100 / 100Svetobežník (Globálne meno)
Degree of global adaptability100 %
Passport & airline ticket spelling:

CORDULA

100% identical to original form
Script & diacritics:

No diacritics (ASCII)

Universal international spelling
World languages:

11 foreign variants

Česky, Anglicky, Maďarsky
Travel strengths of this name
  • •Zápis bez diakritiky – 100 % zhodný s medzinárodnými pasmi, letenkami a cudzími klávesnicami.
  • •Univerzálna výslovnosť – neobsahuje zhluky hlások náročné pre cudzincov.
  • •Globálne rozšírené meno – má priame ekvivalenty vo viac než 9 svetových jazykoch.

Name days and calendars

Dates in Slovak and international calendars
22 October
Austrian Calendar
Pronunciation and phonetic note:

Výslovnosť: [kordula]; písmeno c sa vyslovuje ako k.

Grammar & Cases

Overview of grammatical cases for greetings, cards, and official use
Syllable count: 3
1. Nominative:Who, what?
Cordula
2. Genitive:Of whom, of what?
Corduly
3. Dative:To whom, to what?
Cordule
4. Accusative:Whom, what?
Cordulu
5. Vocative (address):Direct address
Cordula
6. Locative:About whom, about what?
Cordule
7. Instrumental:With whom, with what?
Cordulou

Diminutives and pet forms

Affectionate and family nicknames
Domestic forms, nicknames and diminutives:
CordulkaCorduškaCordi
Formal address:Official correspondence and formal occasions
Dear Ms. Cordula
Familiar address (intimate form):Addressing family and friends
Cordula! Cordulka! Corduška!

Notable figures named Cordula

8

People connected to this name according to Wikidata and editorial sources.

All personalities catalog
Person type
Cordula Trantow
DE
born 1942Notable Figure

German film director

Cordula
DE
died 383Historical Figure

Catholic saint

Cordula Stratmann
DE
born 1963Notable Figure

German comedian

Cordula Reyer
AT
Notable Figure

Austrian model

Cordula Peregrina
1845 – 1916Historical Figure

German writer (1845–1916)

Cordula Kablitz-Post
DE
born 1964Notable Figure

German screenwriter and film producer

Cordula Simon
AT
born 1986Notable Figure

Austrian writer

Cordula Hartman
SE
1814 – 1834Historical Figure

Swedish painter (1814-1834)

Test how Cordula sounds with your surname

Acoustic analyzer evaluates pronunciation fluency and syllable rhythm.

Supports compound surnames (e.g. Smith-Jones)

Full name:

Cordula Smith

3 + 1 = 4 syllables

90 / 100Excellent
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Initials / monogram:with dots:C.S.without dots:CS
What works about this combination:
  • The combination has a balanced rhythm and clear sound transitions.

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