Cecilia

Cecilia Meaning & Origin

About Cecilia
The name Cecilia is of Latin origin and means "blind" or "dim-sighted." It is derived from the Roman family name Caecilius, which itself comes from the Latin word "caecus" meaning "blind." The name Cecilia has a rich history and is associated with the patron saint of music, Saint Cecilia. It is a name that conveys strength, resilience, and a sense of mystery.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Cecilia are female.

Cecilia Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has decreased by -4.68% over the past year.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
SSL
🗽 NYSIIS
CA
🔊 Soundex
C02040
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
S IH0 S IY1 L Y AH0
🌐 IPA
/sɪˈsiljə/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('SSL', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
C240

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Cecilia in Braille

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

The name Cecilia in braille

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

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

The name Cecilia in sign language

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