The baby name Kornel is a boy name, 2 syllables long and is pronounced "KOR-nel".
Kornel is a name of Latin origin, meaning "horn". It is derived from the Latin word "cornu", which means "horn" or "antler". The name Kornel was popularized in the early Christian era, as it was the name of a saint who was martyred in the third century. Saint Cornelius was the bishop of Rome from 251 to 253, and he is venerated as a saint in the Catholic Church.
Kornel is a masculine name that is predominantly used in Poland, Hungary, and other Eastern European countries. It is a relatively uncommon name in the English-speaking world, but it has gained some popularity in recent years. The pronunciation of Kornel is kawr-NEL, with the emphasis on the second syllable. The name is often shortened to Korn or Cornel, and it can also be spelled with a C instead of a K.
The name Kornel is composed of two elements: "cornu", meaning "horn", and the suffix "-el", which is a diminutive suffix that means "little". The name can be interpreted as "little horn" or "young antler". In Christian tradition, the horn is a symbol of strength and power, and it is often associated with the image of a bull or a ram. The name Kornel may therefore be seen as a symbol of strength and vitality.