Meaning of Cecilia

Meaning of Cecilia
Drift from the ancient Latin name Caecilia, which refers for popular etymology to the adjective caecus, “the blind”, but it probably is of more ancient Etruscan origin, and of unknown meaning. Cecilia the saint, martyr of the III century, is for tradition the saint protector of music and musicians.
Gender
Female
Name Day
November 22: Saint Cecilia - Virgin and martyr
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In Italy about 48987 people are called Cecilia
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fr Cécile

es Cecilia

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