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Candelaria

kahn-deh-LAH-ree-ah

Popularity

#5165

rising

Letters

10

Syllables

5

Origin

Spanish

Total Births

2,530

Peak Year

#49 in 1929

First Recorded

1893

Style

Spiritual & Biblical

Spelling

Tricky to spell

What It Means

Candelaria is a Spanish name meaning 'Candlemas,' referring to the Purification of the Virgin Mary and the presentation of Jesus in the Temple.

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Numerology

9

The Idealist

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

Famous Namesakes

  • Candelaria Molfese

    Argentinian actress and singer

Personality Traits

SpiritualGentleWiseCompassionate

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