White; pure; sincere (feminine)
Name Profile
Cecilia
A deep dive into the meaning, heritage, and daily usability of the name Cecilia.
Primary meaning
Blind (Latin feminine)
Pronunciation: seh-SEEL-yah; seh-SIL-ee-ah
Profile summary
From Latin 'caecus' meaning 'blind.' Name of Saint Cecilia (2nd-3rd century), Christian martyr and patron saint of music. Very popular in Scandinavia, Italy, and English-speaking countries. The current meaning shown for this name is Blind (Latin feminine). The catalog pronunciation is listed as seh-SEEL-yah; seh-SIL-ee-ah. It is listed alongside the related form Cecily. Cecilia appears in unisex naming lists and unique style collections, which can help when comparing nearby options in the same catalog group.
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Etymology note
Cecilia is currently cataloged under Latin (roman) origin, and this page describes its meaning as Blind (Latin feminine).
Origin note
This profile is grouped under Latin (roman) origin.
Usage note
In this catalog, Cecilia is grouped as a unique unisex name. Related form for this profile: Cecily. That combination can help when comparing style-led and gender-led shortlist pages.
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