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Candela

kan-DEH-lah

Letters

7

Syllables

3

Origin

Spanish

Total Births

77

Peak Year

#13 in 2005

First Recorded

2002

Style

Soft & Gentle

Spelling

Moderate spelling

What It Means

Candela is a Spanish and Italian name meaning 'candle'. It symbolizes light, hope, and guidance.

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Numerology

9

The Idealist

Compassionate, humanitarian, and visionary. Names vibrating at 9 carry universal love.

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Personality Traits

BrightWarmGuidingPositive

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