Cecylia

The first name Cecylia is a Polish variant of Cecilia or Cäcilia, all of which trace back to the ancient Roman family name Caecilius. The name translates to "the one from the lineage of the Caecilii" as well as "the blind one" or "the blinded one."

What does the name Cecylia mean?

Cecylia is a Polish girl's name that is considered a variant of Cecilia and Cäcilia, originating from the Roman family name Caecilius. The translation of the name is "the one from the lineage of the Caecilii" and also includes meanings such as "the blind one" or "the blinded one". Its roots are anchored in the Latin term caecus, which means "blind", "blinded", or "one-eyed". The name became known through the veneration of Saint Cecilia, who lived in the 3rd century. Other variants include Cylia, Cäcilie, Cecilie, Ceciley, Cecilya, Cecilije, Cecilija, Cecila, and Cecile.

Where does the name Cecylia come from?

The name Cecylia has Latin roots and means "the one from the lineage of the Caecilii". The Latin

How do you pronounce Cecylia?

Tse-tsi-lia

When is the name day of Cecylia?

The name day of Cecylia is celebrated on November 22.

Popularity

In Germany, Cecylia is a rather rare first name. In 2022, it ranked 5,539th on the list of the most common female baby names. Its best placement was in 2014 at rank 2,126. Over the last ten years, Cecylia has been given about 30 times, resulting in a 4,955th place in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 4,055th.

Nicknames & pet names

Cece

Similar first names

Famous people

• Cecylia Barczyk (musician from the USA)
• Cecylia Vetulani (Polish art historian)