Cecylia

Cecylia Meaning & Origin

About Cecylia
The name Cecylia is of Latin origin and is derived from the name Cecilia. It is believed to mean "blind" or "dim-sighted." Cecylia is a variant spelling of Cecilia, which is derived from the Latin word "caecus," meaning "blind." The name Cecylia carries a sense of strength and resilience, as it is associated with Saint Cecilia, the patron saint of music, who remained steadfast in her faith despite facing persecution and martyrdom.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Cecylia are female.

Cecylia Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has increased by 60% over the past year.

Pronunciation

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

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Cecylia in Braille

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

The name Cecylia in braille

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

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

The name Cecylia in sign language

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