Girl name
Cecilia name meaning
“blind or unable to see”
Cecilia is a feminine name of Latin origin meaning blind or unable to see. It derives from the Roman family name Caecilius, associated with the Latin word caecus, meaning blind. The name's connection with music comes through Saint Cecilia, rather than through the literal meaning of its source word.
What does Cecilia mean?
Blind or unable to see
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Origin and cultural usage of Cecilia
From the Roman family name Caecilius, associated with Latin caecus, 'blind'. Its connection with music comes from Saint Cecilia rather than its literal meaning.
Names are shared across communities. Where a name is commonly used says nothing certain about any one person’s ethnicity, religion or background.
Name combinations with Cecilia
Two- and three-word full-name ideas with Cecilia, built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each word.
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Meaning of each word
- Cecilia: blind or unable to see
- Regina: queen or female ruler
- Helen: torch, bright light
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Meaning of each word
- Cecilia: blind or unable to see
- Audrey: noble strength
- Vinny: to conquer, to win
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Cecilia Eunike
Meaning of each word
- Cecilia: blind or unable to see
- Eunike: good victory
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Meaning of each word
- Laura: laurel tree or leaves
- Cecilia: blind or unable to see
- Fransiska: woman of the Franks
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Cecilia Elsa
Meaning of each word
- Cecilia: blind or unable to see
- Elsa: God is my oath
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Meaning of each word
- Cecilia: blind or unable to see
- Lasmaria: joy; Mary, whose meaning is disputed
- Marita: beloved; bitter; rebellion
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How to pronounce Cecilia
| Syllables | 4 · 7 letters · 7-letter girl names |
|---|---|
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦕꦺꦕꦶꦭꦶꦲ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮎᮨᮎᮤᮜᮤᮃ |
Is Cecilia a girl’s name?
Yes, Cecilia is used mostly as a girl’s name. In our data sample, 0% of bearers are male. See all girl names.
Cecilia ranks #1,238 among girl names in our data sample (7 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Famous people named Cecilia
- Cecilia Dwi Maya Siswari
- Cecilia Anissya · b. 1990
FAQ about the name Cecilia
What is the meaning of Cecilia?
Cecilia means blind or unable to see. From the Roman family name Caecilius, associated with Latin caecus, 'blind'. Its connection with music comes from Saint Cecilia rather than its literal meaning.
Is Cecilia a girl’s name?
Yes, Cecilia is used mostly as a girl’s name. In our data sample, 0% of bearers are male.
What is the origin of the name Cecilia?
Cecilia is of Latin origin.
How many syllables does Cecilia have?
Cecilia has 4 syllables (Ce-ci-li-a) and 7 letters.
How popular is the name Cecilia?
Cecilia ranks #1,238 among girl names in our data sample (7 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
What full names go well with Cecilia?
Some ideas: Cecilia Regina Helen; Cecilia Audrey Vinny; Cecilia Eunike.
Famous people named Cecilia?
Notable people named Cecilia include Cecilia Dwi Maya Siswari, Cecilia Anissya.
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