Lucila
little light (Latin via Spanish)
Lucila is a spanish / other girl name in the Philippines. In the civil registry as of May 2021 it is number 403, with 20,332 records. It has 3 syllables.
Origin and meaning
little light (Latin via Spanish)
Lucila is the Spanish form of the Latin name Lucilla, an affectionate diminutive of Lucia meaning 'light'. It entered the Philippines during the Spanish colonial period through Roman Catholic tradition and saint calendars. It remains a recognized traditional feminine name across various regions in the country.
Lucila is a Spanish given name derived from the Latin Lucilla, a diminutive of Lucia, which is rooted in 'lux' meaning light.
Name character
In the Philippines
Commonly shortened to traditional Filipino nicknames like Lucing, Cila, or the Anglicized Lucy. It is more prevalent among older generations and middle-aged women.
Related forms
- Lucilla Latin
- Lucilla Italian
- Lucille French
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Lucila with common surname pairs
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How do I use Lucila with two Filipino surnames?
Lucila is the given name. The full name is Lucila + mother's maiden surname + father's surname. Score a pair from a combination page or the homepage search.
Is Lucila a common girl name in the Philippines?
In the civil registry as of May 2021, Lucila is number 403, with 20,332 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.