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Cecília

“blind”

About the name Cecília

Cecília is the Portuguese, Hungarian and Slovak spelling of Cecilia, the feminine form of the Roman family name Caecilius. The family name is traditionally derived from Latin caecus, blind. The name owes its Christian use to Saint Cecilia, a Roman martyr honoured as the patron saint of musicians, whose feast is kept in November. Related forms include Cecily in English and Cécile in French.

Meaning
blind
Origin
Latin
Gender
Girl
Pronunciation
seh-SEE-lyah(3 syl.)

Variants and spellings

  • Cecilia
  • Cecily
  • Cecile

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Middle names for Cecília

  • Cecília Marie
  • Cecília Isabel
  • Cecília Sofia
  • Cecília Catherine
  • Cecília Grace
  • Cecília Ann

Questions about Cecília

What does Cecília mean?
Cecília is a Latin name meaning "blind".
How do you pronounce Cecília?
Cecília is pronounced seh-SEE-lyah, with emphasis on the second syllable.
What are variants of Cecília?
Variants of Cecília include Cecilia, Cecily, Cecile.

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