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Candela
A deep dive into the meaning, heritage, and daily usability of the name Candela.
Primary meaning
Candle; light (Spanish)
Pronunciation: kahn-DEH-lah
Profile summary
Spanish word meaning 'candle' or 'light.' Often refers to Candlemas (La Candelaria), the feast of the Presentation of Jesus. Used as a given name in Spanish-speaking countries. The current meaning shown for this name is Candle; light (Spanish). The catalog pronunciation is listed as kahn-DEH-lah. It is listed alongside the related form Cande. Candela appears in girl naming lists and biblical style collections, which can help when comparing nearby options in the same catalog group.
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Etymology note
Candela is currently cataloged under Spanish (latin) origin, and this page describes its meaning as Candle; light (Spanish).
Origin note
This profile is grouped under Spanish (latin) origin.
Usage note
In this catalog, Candela is grouped as a biblical girl name. Related form for this profile: Cande. That combination can help when comparing style-led and gender-led shortlist pages.
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