Corda
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- Name
- Corda
- Gender
- Girl name
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Corda is a female first name that has established itself as an English abbreviation of Cordelia. The meaning of the name can be translated into German as 'the late-born' or 'the hearted'.
What does the name Corda mean?
The first name Corda is an English abbreviation of Cordelia. In German, the name could mean 'the late-born' or 'the hearted'. Its roots lie in Latin, from which the terms cordus for 'late born' and 'late developed' as well as cŏr or cordis for 'the heart', 'love', and 'feeling' are derived. Variants include Cordelie, Cordeline, Cordeilla, Cordila, Cordilla, Kordelia, and Cordula, while the male form is Cordelius. The name gained popularity particularly in the Middle Ages due to the veneration of Saint Cordula, a martyr and companion of Saint Ursula.
Where does the name Corda come from?
Corda is a female first name with Latin roots that means 'the late-born' or 'the hearted'. The Latin components are cordus for 'late born, late developed' and cŏr or cordis, which means 'the heart', 'love', and 'feeling'. The language is English.
How do you pronounce Corda?
Korda
When is the name day of Corda?
The name day for Corda is celebrated on October 22.
Popularity
In Germany, Corda is considered a rare first name that has not yet been recorded in German name popularity lists. The best ranking the name achieved in the USA was in 1936 at 2,856th place. From 1930 to 2024, Corda was used as a first name in the USA about 60 times, placing it at 7,705th. However, in the last ten years, the name has not been given to any child there.
Frequently asked questions about the name Corda
Where does the name Corda come from?
Corda has its roots in Latin and is an English abbreviation of the name Cordelia.
What does the name Corda mean?
The meaning of Corda can be interpreted as 'the late-born' or 'the hearted', derived from the Latin terms cordus and cŏr.
How popular is the name Corda?
Corda is a rather rare name that gained recognition particularly through the veneration of Saint Cordula in the Middle Ages.