Cecilya

Cecilya Meaning & Origin

About Cecilya
The name Cecilya is a variant of the name Cecilia, which has Latin origins. It is derived from the Roman family name Caecilius, meaning "blind" or "dim-sighted." The name Cecilya carries the same meaning and is often associated with qualities such as wisdom, insight, and intuition. It is a name that symbolizes strength and resilience, as it is believed that those who are blind or visually impaired develop heightened senses and adaptability.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Cecilya are female.

Cecilya Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has increased by 40% over the past year.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
SSL
🗽 NYSIIS
CA
🔊 Soundex
C02040
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
S AH0 S IH1 L Y AH0
🌐 IPA
/cecilya*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('SSL', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
C240

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Cecilya in Braille

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

The name Cecilya in braille

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

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

The name Cecilya in sign language

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