Cecila

Cecila is a rare female first name, considered an English and less common American variant of the name Cecilia. In German, it is translated as "the one who comes from the family of the Caecilii" or also "the blind one."

What does the name Cecila mean?

Cecila is an English and rare American form of the name Cecilia. The German meaning is "the one who comes from the family of the Caecilii" or "the blind one." The name has its roots in Latin, derived from the word caecus, which means "blind" or "one-eyed." Other variants include Cäcilie, Cäcilia, Caecilia, Cecilie, Ceciley, Cecilya, Cecilije, Cecilija, Cecile, and Cecily.

Where does the name Cecila come from?

The first name Cecila has Latin origins and carries the meaning "the blind one" or "the one-eyed." The Latin word caecus stands for "blind" or "one-eyed." Cecila is widespread in several languages, including American, German, English, French, Italian, Portuguese, Spanish, and South Slavic.

How do you pronounce Cecila?

The pronunciation of Cecila is three syllables and clear. The name is pronounced as "Se-zi-la" [zeˈtsiːla] or "Se-si-la," with the second syllable slightly stressed. The s sounds give the name a delicate touch, while the open a at the end provides a harmonious conclusion. Cecila thus sounds soft and feminine, inviting and friendly.

When is the name day of Cecila?

The name day for Cecila is celebrated on November 22.

Popularity

Cecila is a rather rare first name in Germany. Currently, it ranks 5,884th on the list of the most common female baby names. The name reached its best position in 2023, ranking 5,633rd. In the last ten years, Cecila has been given fewer than ten times, resulting in a 10-year ranking of 8,964th. For the period from 2010 to 2024, it holds the 10,533rd position.

Famous people

• Cecilia Bartoli (opera singer)