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Cecila

se-SEE-lee-ah

Letters

6

Syllables

4

Origin

Latin

Total Births

804

Peak Year

#18 in 1970

First Recorded

1900

Style

Classic & Timeless, Soft & Gentle

Spelling

Tricky to spell

What It Means

A variation of Cecilia, derived from the Roman family name Caecilius, which is derived from the Latin word 'caecus,' meaning 'blind.'

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Numerology

7

The Seeker

Wise, introspective, and spiritual. These names carry depth and a quiet inner power.

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Personality Traits

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