Blind (Latin feminine)
Candida
A deep dive into the meaning, heritage, and daily usability of the name Candida.
White; pure; sincere (feminine)
Profile summary
Feminine form of Candidus. From Latin 'candidus' meaning 'white' or 'pure.' Name of Saint Candida the Elder (1st century). Used in Italian and Spanish. The current meaning shown for this name is White; pure; sincere (feminine). The catalog pronunciation is listed as KAN-dee-dah. It is listed alongside the related form Candide. Candida appears in unisex naming lists and modern style collections, which can help when comparing nearby options in the same catalog group.
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Etymology note
Candida is currently cataloged under Latin (roman) origin, and this page describes its meaning as White; pure; sincere (feminine).
Origin note
This profile is grouped under Latin (roman) origin.
Usage note
In this catalog, Candida is grouped as a modern unisex name. Related form for this profile: Candide. That combination can help when comparing style-led and gender-led shortlist pages.
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