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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Most individuals with the name Candelaria are female.
The popularity of the name has increased by 31.82% over the past year.
Here's how to represent Candelaria in Braille, with each pattern of raised dots corresponding to a letter of the name.
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.