Candela
kan-DEH-lah
Candela is a girl’s name of Spanish origin, meaning “Candela is a Spanish and Italian name meaning 'candle'. It symbolizes light, hope, and guidance.”, and peaked in popularity in 2005.
What Candela Means
“Candela is a Spanish and Italian name meaning 'candle'. It symbolizes light, hope, and guidance.”
The Story of Candela
This name embodies the hopeful spark that ignites the darkness, a symbol of enduring light.
Candela, a name with roots in Spanish and Italian culture, directly translates to 'candle.' It evokes the image of a steady flame, a source of light that banishes shadows and offers warmth. The name carries a symbolic weight of guidance and hope.
You are drawn to a name that represents hope and guidance for your daughter. Candela is for your child, who you imagine will be a bright, warm presence, illuminating the path for others and radiating positivity.
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Numerology
The Idealist
Compassionate, humanitarian, and visionary. Names vibrating at 9 carry universal love.
Personality Traits
Peak Year
#13 in 2005
Total Births
77
First Recorded
2002
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