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Candita

kan-DEE-tah

Candita is a girl’s name of Latin origin, meaning “Diminutive of Candida, from Latin 'candidus', meaning 'white', 'pure', or 'sincere'.”, and peaked in popularity in 1974.

Letters7
Syllables3
OriginLatin

What Candita Means

Diminutive of Candida, from Latin 'candidus', meaning 'white', 'pure', or 'sincere'.

The Story of Candita

This name is a sweet diminutive, a tender echo of purity meant for your little one.

As a diminutive of the Latin name Candida, Candita carries the clear meaning of 'white,' 'pure,' or 'sincere'. Its gentle form suggests a cherished, intimate quality, like a whispered promise of goodness.

You might picture your daughter with this name as having a heart of absolute purity, a spirit as bright and clean as the first light of day. It is a name for a child whose sincerity will be her guiding star.

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Numerology

9

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

Personality Traits

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Peak Year

#15 in 1974

Total Births

131

First Recorded

1924

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