Candia

Candia Meaning & Origin

About Candia
The name "Candia" is of Italian origin and is derived from the Latin word "candidus," meaning "white" or "pure." It is often associated with the island of Crete, as the city of Heraklion was historically known as Candia during the Venetian period. The name carries connotations of brightness, clarity, and innocence, reflecting its etymological roots.

🌍 Origin
πŸ“ Name Length
πŸ’¬ Number of Syllables
πŸ”  Starting Letter
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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Candia are female.

Candia Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has decreased by -16.67% over the past year.

Pronunciation

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
KNT
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
CA
πŸ”Š Soundex
C0530
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
K AE1 N D IY0 AH0
🌐 IPA
/ˈkΓ¦ndiΙ™/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('KNT', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
C530

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Candia in Braille

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

The name Candia in braille

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

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

The name Candia in sign language

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