Cecile

Cecile Meaning & Origin

About Cecile
The name Cecile is of French origin and is derived from the Latin name Caecilia, meaning "blind" or "dim-sighted." It is a feminine name that has been associated with qualities such as wisdom, intelligence, and resilience. Cecile is often seen as a strong and independent name, reflecting the characteristics of the saint it is associated with, Saint Cecilia, who is the patroness of music and known for her unwavering faith and martyrdom.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Cecile are female.

Cecile Popularity Trends

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
SSL
🗽 NYSIIS
CA
🔊 Soundex
C02040
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
S IH0 S IY1 L
🌐 IPA
/sɪˈsil/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('SSL', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
C240

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Cecile in Braille

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

The name Cecile in braille

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

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

The name Cecile in sign language

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