Italian/Spanish form of Celestine (heavenly)
Name Profile
Candido
A deep dive into the meaning, heritage, and daily usability of the name Candido.
Primary meaning
White; pure; sincere (masculine)
Pronunciation: kahn-DEE-doh
Profile summary
Italian and Spanish form of Candidus. From Latin 'candidus' meaning 'white,' 'pure,' or 'sincere.' Name of several saints. Used in Italy and Latin America. The current meaning shown for this name is White; pure; sincere (masculine). The catalog pronunciation is listed as kahn-DEE-doh. It is listed alongside the related form Candid. Candido 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
Candido is currently cataloged under Italian/spanish (latin) origin, and this page describes its meaning as White; pure; sincere (masculine).
Origin note
This profile is grouped under Italian/spanish (latin) origin.
Usage note
In this catalog, Candido is grouped as a modern unisex name. Related form for this profile: Candid. That combination can help when comparing style-led and gender-led shortlist pages.
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