What is the origin of the name Cilia?

Cilia is a name of Latin origin.

How do you pronounce Cilia?

Cilia is pronounced SILL-ee-ah.

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GirlLatin

Cilia

SILL-ee-ah

Letters

Syllables

Origin

Latin

Total Births

Peak Year

#20 in 1984

First Recorded

1969

Style

Vintage, Soft & Gentle

Spelling

Moderate spelling

What It Means

Short form of Cecilia, a Latin name derived from 'caecus' meaning 'blind'.

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Cici Cece

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Numerology

The Builder

Stable, disciplined, and hardworking. Names at 4 convey groundedness and reliability.

Nicknames

Cici Cece

Spelling Variations

Cecilia Celia

Similar Names

Lilia Amelia Olivia Sophia

Personality Traits

GentleElegantClassicGraceful

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