Cecilia
blind (Latin)
Cecilia is a spanish / other girl name in the Philippines. In the civil registry as of May 2021 it is number 82, with 65,572 records. It has 3 syllables.
Origin and meaning
blind (Latin)
Cecilia is derived from the Latin cognomen Caecilius, connected to 'caecus' meaning blind. It spread extensively throughout the Christian world due to Saint Cecilia, the patron saint of musicians. In the Philippines, it was firmly established during the Spanish colonial period as a traditional Christian baptismal name and remains popular across generations.
Cecilia originates from the Roman family name Caecilius, derived from Latin 'caecus' (blind). It entered Philippine naming traditions via Spanish Catholicism, largely honoring Saint Cecilia.
Name character
In the Philippines
Commonly shortened in the Philippines to 'Cecil', 'Cecille', 'Cely', 'Che', or 'Lia'. Often paired in compound names such as 'Maria Cecilia'.
Related forms
- Cecilia Spanish
- Cecilia English
- Cécile French
- Cecilia Italian
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Cecilia with common surname pairs
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How do I use Cecilia with two Filipino surnames?
Cecilia is the given name. The full name is Cecilia + mother's maiden surname + father's surname. Score a pair from a combination page or the homepage search.
Is Cecilia a common girl name in the Philippines?
In the civil registry as of May 2021, Cecilia is number 82, with 65,572 records. That is not the 2024 birth list, and it does not say the name is a better choice. How it sounds with both family surnames is a separate score.