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Candelaria

A deep dive into the meaning, heritage, and daily usability of the name Candelaria.

Primary meaning

Candlemas; feast of the Presentation

Pronunciation: kahn-deh-LAH-ree-ah

Profile summary

Refers to Candlemas (La Candelaria), the Christian feast celebrating the presentation of Jesus at the temple. Very popular in Spanish-speaking countries. Name of many churches and places in Latin America. The current meaning shown for this name is Candlemas; feast of the Presentation. The catalog pronunciation is listed as kahn-deh-LAH-ree-ah. It is listed alongside the related form Candela. Candelaria 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

Candelaria is currently cataloged under Spanish (latin) origin, and this page describes its meaning as Candlemas; feast of the Presentation.

Origin note

This profile is grouped under Spanish (latin) origin.

Usage note

In this catalog, Candelaria is grouped as a modern boy name. Related form for this profile: Candela. That combination can help when comparing style-led and gender-led shortlist pages.

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