Candelaria

Candelaria Meaning & Origin

About Candelaria
The name "Candelaria" is of Spanish origin and is derived from the word "candelero," meaning "candlestick" or "candle holder." It is often associated with the Catholic holiday of Candlemas, which commemorates the presentation of Jesus at the temple and the purification of the Virgin Mary. As a given name, Candelaria symbolizes light, purity, and devotion, reflecting the significance of candles in religious ceremonies.

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Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Candelaria are female.

Candelaria Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has increased by 31.82% over the past year.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KNTLR
🗽 NYSIIS
CA
🔊 Soundex
C05304060
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
K AA0 N D EH0 L AA1 R IY0 AH0
🌐 IPA
/kɑndɛˈlɑriə/
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('KNTLR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
C534

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Candelaria in Braille

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

The name Candelaria in braille

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

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

The name Candelaria in sign language

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