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Candela
candle, light
Origin
Latin
Used in
es
Origin and meaning of Candela
Candela comes from the Latin candela, 'candle, light', from the same root as candere, 'to shine, glow white-hot'. It's tied to the cult of the Virgen de la Candelaria, patron saint of the Canary Islands, celebrated on February 2nd with a traditional candle procession. Used as a standalone name rather than just a short form, it has climbed Spanish rankings for its warm, luminous sound evoking home and protection.
Variants around the world
How Candela sounds in other languages.
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