The baby name Kordelia is a Female name , 4 syllables long and is pronounced kor-DEE-lee-uh (IPA: /kɔrˈdiːliə/).
Kordelia is Celtic in Origin.
The baby name Kordelia is a Female name , 4 syllables long and is pronounced kor-DEE-lee-uh (IPA: /kɔrˈdiːliə/).
Kordelia is Celtic in Origin.
Kordelia is a modern, regionally attested variant of Cordelia, a name with layered etymology. Many link it to Latin cor, cordis “heart,” while others trace it to the Welsh mythic figure Creiddylad, yielding interpretations like “jewel/heart of the sea.” The K- spelling follows phonetic conventions in Central and Eastern Europe - especially Polish - where hard c becomes k, and has been embraced more broadly as a sleek, contemporary twist.
Usage of the base form Cordelia surged after Shakespeare’s King Lear, cementing associations with steadfast love and integrity; Kordelia carries the same literary gravitas with a fresher silhouette. Short forms include Kori, Kora, Delia, Lia, and Della. Close variants and cognates: Cordelia (English/Spanish/Italian), Cordélia (Portuguese), and Polish Kordelia. Overall meanings center on “heart” and, by Celtic reading, “jewel of the sea,” giving Kordelia a romantic, oceanic undertone.
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PL | Girls | 0 | #364 | 1 | 5,096 |
| RU | Girls | 0 | #523 | 1 | 11,913 |
| KW | Girls | 0 | #561 | 1 | 19,177 |
| United States | Girls | 2024 | #908 | 9 | 8,487 |
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