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Origin and Meaning of the Name Camillus

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Gender:

Boy


Origin:	Latin


Meaning:	Altar server


Pronunciation:	(kah MIL uss) [Guide]

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Roman family name of unsure origin.

Camillus and camilla were two Latin nouns designating children helping at religious services, much like altar boys. These young boys and girls were chosen among the children of the Roman nobility to attend the priests in the sacrifices for the gods.