Cezara

Cezara is a female first name, known in Romania as a variant of Cesara or Cesarina, which are in turn female forms of the Latin name Caesar.

What does the name Cezara mean?

Cezara is derived in Romanian from the names Cesara and Cesarina, which are the female equivalents of the Latin term Caesar. Originally, Caesar served as a Roman cognomen for members of the Julian dynasty. The exact meaning of the name is not definitively established; however, it is often folk-etymologically linked to "the one cut from the womb." This is based on the account of the Roman writer Pliny, who stated that the first bearer of this name was born by caesarean section. In antiquity, there were also several alternative interpretations. The roots of the name can be found in Latin, derived from the verb cædo or cædĕre, meaning "to cut," "to cut out," "to slaughter," "to strike," "to hew," and "to destroy." Other variants include Cäsarina, Cäsarine, Cesaria, Cesarine, and Cesira. Male forms are Cäsar, Casar, Caesarius, Cesar, Cesare, Cezar, and Cezary. The name gained popularity through the veneration of the famous general and emperor Gaius Julius Caesar, who lived in the 1st century BC.

Where does the name Cezara come from?

Cezara is a female first name of Latin origin and means "the one cut from the womb." The Latin root cædo or cædĕre means "to cut," "to cut out," "to slaughter," "to strike," "to hew," and "to destroy." The language from which this name originates is Romanian.

How do you pronounce Cezara?

The pronunciation of Cezara is three syllables and rhythmic. The name is pronounced as "Ce-za-ra" [tseˈzaːra] or [seˈzaːra]. The sibilant at the beginning sets a clear accent, while the long "a" in the middle syllable opens the sound before the final "a" gently fades away. Cezara has a lively and sonorous character – structured, melodic, and present.

When is the name day of Cezara?

Cezara is celebrated on August 27.

Popularity

In Germany, Cezara is a rather rare first name. Currently, it ranks 5,884th among the most common female first names. The best placement for Cezara was in 2021, when it reached 2,400th place. In the last ten years, the name has been given about 40 times, placing it 4,401st in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it holds the 5,387th position. Worldwide, there are different rankings for Cezara in the name charts of various countries.

Nicknames & pet names

Cara / Cezi / Zara

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