Candela

Candela Meaning & Origin

About Candela
The name "Candela" is of Spanish origin and has multiple meanings. It is derived from the Latin word "candela," which means "candle" or "light." In Spanish, it can also refer to the unit of luminous intensity, "candela." Symbolically, the name represents brightness, illumination, and warmth. It is often associated with qualities such as intelligence, creativity, and a radiant personality.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Candela are female.

Candela Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has increased by 20% over the past year.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KNTL
🗽 NYSIIS
CA
🔊 Soundex
C053040
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
K AE2 N D EH1 L AH0
🌐 IPA
/ˌkænˈdɛlə/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KNTL', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
C534

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Candela in Braille

Here's how to represent Candela in Braille, with each pattern of raised dots corresponding to a letter of the name.

The name Candela in braille

How to Spell the Name Candela in American Sign Language (ASL)

The image below shows how you can spell Candela using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Candela in sign language

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