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Girl
Cecilia
Of the Caecilius family
Origin
Latin
Used in
itesen
Name day
Celebrated on November 22
Popularity
#29 in the Italian baby-name ranking
Origin and meaning of Cecilia
Cecilia comes from the Roman Caecilius, from the root caecus, “blind”. Saint Cecilia is the patron of music and musicians, so the name evokes sweetness and harmony. Classic and bright.
Variants around the world
How Cecilia is said in other languages.
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