Cecillia name meaning

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Updated: March 15th, 2024
Gender: Girl
Origin: Latin
Usage: English, Swedish, Danish and Finnish
Pronunciation: pronunciation of Cecillia ce-cillia
Meaning: Blind and Sixth
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What does Cecillia mean?

Rare girl name Cecillia has origin in Latin, meaning of Cecillia is "Blind or Sixth" is used dominantly in English, Danish, Swedish and Finnish languages. Cecillia is variation of pious, durable and cherished Cecilia.

Also Cecilia is Nordic cognate of Caecilia. Cecilia means The Way for the Blind and Sixth is originated from Latin.

How do I pronounce Cecillia?

You can pronounce the two syllabled name Cecillia as ce-cillia. Some people pronounce it as ceci(l)-lia.

Variants of Cecillia

Cecilia, Caecilius, Cacelia, Cecilie, Celia, Cecelie, Ceilia, Selia, Lucelia, Celiana, Caelius, Caelia, Celeste, Celina

Middle Names for Cecillia

Ismi, Flore, view more middle names that goes with Cecillia

How popular is the name Cecillia?

Cecillia is an uncommon baby name in United States, although it has been in use since 1907 but could not make beyond the top 3000. Over 503 babies in United States have been named Cecillia.

In France, it has been in use since 1987 and peaked in 2002 when it ranked 2798th. Cecillia is a common name in Nigeria, Zambia and Zimbabwe while somewhat familiar name in Malawi, Papua New Guinea, South Africa, Uganda, Philippines and Indonesia.

According to our estimate, at least 9000 people have been bestowed Cecillia around the globe.

YearRankBirths
2018136936
2017988510
2016754115
2015129657
2014118868
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Cecillia in Nordic countries

CountriesWomen
First NameSecondary Name
Netherlands3149
Sweden714
Denmark660

What numbers say about Cecillia?

Failure is a part of success and everyone knows it. When it comes to romance, you prefer to stay single and don't obsess over stupid things such as cheating, jealousy, lack of freedom and all those relationship stuff. You prefer to have people work on your success instead of working on it yourself. You are a good listener and friend. In order to gain more than you already have, you need to take uncalculated risks and see where they take you.

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Sibling Names for Cecillia

If you're considering the name Cecillia for your little girl, why not take inspiration from its roots and choose a name that complements it perfectly? With so many beautiful names to choose from, we've put together a list of sibling names for Cecillia that will help you find the perfect match for your growing family. From classic to trendy, there's something here for every taste and style.

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