Candida

Candida Meaning & Origin

About Candida
The name "Candida" is of Latin origin and means "bright" or "white." It is derived from the Latin word "candidus," which translates to "pure" or "clear." The name is often associated with qualities such as innocence, purity, and clarity.

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

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Candida are female.

Candida Popularity Trends

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

Pronunciation

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
KNTT
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
CA
πŸ”Š Soundex
C053030
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
K AE1 N D IH0 D AH0
🌐 IPA
/ˈkΓ¦ndΙͺdΙ™/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('KNTT', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
C533

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Candida in Braille

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

The name Candida in braille

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

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

The name Candida in sign language

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