Cesilia

Cesilia Meaning & Origin

About Cesilia
The name Cesilia is derived from the Latin name "Caecilia" which means "blind" or "blind one." It is believed to have originated from the Roman family name "Caecilius" which was associated with the Latin word "caecus" meaning "blind." The name Cesilia carries connotations of strength, resilience, and adaptability, as it is often associated with the story of Saint Cecilia, a Christian martyr who remained steadfast in her faith despite persecution.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Cesilia are female.

Cesilia Popularity Trends

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
SSL
🗽 NYSIIS
CA
🔊 Soundex
C02040
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
CH EH0 S IY1 L IY0 AH0
🌐 IPA
/cesilia*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('SSL', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
C240

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Cesilia in Braille

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

The name Cesilia in braille

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

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

The name Cesilia in sign language

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