Candido

Origin and meaning of Candido

Candido comes from the Latin candidus, 'shining white, pure, sincere,' linked to candor, 'purity of soul.' The name expresses innocence, clarity, and frankness of character. Found in Italy and in Spanish- and Portuguese-speaking countries—where the forms are Cándido and Cândido—it is fairly rare today. It has a counterpart in the French Candide, made famous by Voltaire's tale. It keeps an ancient, luminous tone that evokes transparency and goodness of heart.

Variants around the world

How Candido sounds in other languages.

Famous people

• Cândido Portinari— painter