Cecília
Cecilia is a lyrical and timeless name deeply intertwined with music and Christian history. Honoring Saint Cecilia, the patroness of musicians and vocalists, it carries an enduring cultural prestige. It is an exquisite choice for parents looking for a melodic, graceful, and internationally respected name.
Name variants
International equivalents and translations
Spelling Variants & Registry Records
Comparison of forms with and without diacritics
Names can be registered in the traditional form with diacritics or in an international spelling.
Origin and etymology of the name
Scholarly onomastic and linguistic analysisA classic name of Latin origin with the traditional meaning "blind" or "dim-sighted".
Detailed Slovak etymology analysis
Meno pochádza z latinského ženského rodového mena Caecilia, ktoré je ženskou podobou rímskeho rodového mena Caecilius. To sa tradične spája s latinským prídavným menom caecus vo význame „slepý“ alebo „nevidiaci“.
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International Traveler Index
How easily Cecília is pronounced abroad, written on tickets, and perceived worldwide
CECILIA
Requires spelling without diacriticsí (1)
Regional Central European form19 foreign variants
Česky, Anglicky, Maďarsky- •Mierna diakritika – v medzinárodnom styku sa ľahko prepisuje do základnej latinky.
- •Univerzálna výslovnosť – neobsahuje zhluky hlások náročné pre cudzincov.
- •Globálne rozšírené meno – má priame ekvivalenty vo viac než 10 svetových jazykoch.
- •Dlhšie meno (4 slabiky) môže byť v rýchlej medzinárodnej komunikácii skracované.
Name days and calendars
Dates in Slovak and international calendarsStandard orthoepic pronunciation with primary stress on the initial syllable.
Grammar & Cases
Overview of grammatical cases for greetings, cards, and official useDiminutives and pet forms
Affectionate and family nicknamesNotable figures named Cecília
15People connected to this name according to Wikidata and editorial sources.
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4 + 1 = 5 syllables
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