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Candace
A deep dive into the meaning, heritage, and daily usability of the name Candace.
Primary meaning
Queen mother (title of Ethiopian queens)
Pronunciation: KAN-dah-see
Profile summary
From the title 'kandake' used by queens of the Kingdom of Kush (ancient Ethiopia/Nubia). Appears in the Bible (Acts 8:27, the Queen of the Ethiopians). Used as a given name since the 17th century. The current meaning shown for this name is Queen mother (title of Ethiopian queens). The catalog pronunciation is listed as KAN-dah-see. It is listed alongside the related form Candice. Candace appears in boy naming lists and modern style collections, which can help when comparing nearby options in the same catalog group.
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Etymology note
Candace is currently cataloged under African/english (ethiopic) origin, and this page describes its meaning as Queen mother (title of Ethiopian queens).
Origin note
This profile is grouped under African/english (ethiopic) origin.
Usage note
In this catalog, Candace is grouped as a modern boy name. Related form for this profile: Candice. That combination can help when comparing style-led and gender-led shortlist pages.
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