Candelaria

Gender
Female (Feminine | Girl)
Usage/Origins
Meaning
The name Candelaria is derived from the Spanish word 'candelero', which means 'candlestick holder'. It is also associated with the Catholic holiday of Candlemas, which celebrates the presentation of Jesus at the temple.
Pronunciation
Cahnd-eh-LAH-ree-ah
kan-deh-LA-rya
Popularity
The name Candelaria is not among the most popular baby names in the world. According to DefineName, it was only given to 24 baby girls in the United States in 2019.

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Candelaria Name meanings & History

The name Candelaria is derived from the Spanish word 'candelero', which means 'candlestick holder'. It is also associated with the Catholic holiday of Candlemas, which celebrates the presentation of Jesus at the temple. Means "Candlemas" in Spanish, ultimately derived from Spanish candela "candle". This name is given in honour of the church festival of Candlemas, which commemorates the presentation of Christ in the temple and the purification of the Virgin Mary. The name Candelaria is primarily used in Spanish-speaking countries such as Mexico, Spain, and Argentina. It may also be used by Spanish-speaking communities in other parts of the world.

Zodiac Sign of Candelaria: Curious Gemini

Synonyms of Candelaria:

C: Choice,Cute,Candid,Clever,Copycat,Curious,Chatty

A: Aggressive,Assertive,Action,Ambitious,Argumentative,Angry

N: Neurosis,Nice,Nitpicking,Neat,Nagging,Nutrition,Nervous

D: Daddy,Dutiful,Domestic,Doting,Determined,Demanding

E: Environment,Expressive,Exaggerate,Enliven,Entertain,Enlighten

L: Liaison,Lover,Lazy,Legal,Lovely,Luscious,Languid

R: Rational,Resourceful,Restless,Reason

I: Involved,Intimate,Indulgence

Candelaria is:

  • a Class name
  • a Classic name
  • a Complex name
  • a Formal name
  • a Mature name
  • a Natural name
  • a Refined name
  • a Serious name
  • a Strange name
  • a Upper name
  • a Wholesome name

2.) CANDELARIA (Female)

Usage: Spanish

Meanings: Feminine form of Candelario (candle, wax candle). See CANDELARIO (Male Names). Var: Candeleria, Candeleva, Candelona, Candeloria, Candeluria, Kandelaria. Short: Canda. Dim: Candelina. Pet: Calala, Candi. (KAN-DAH-LAH-REE-AH)


3.) Candelaria (Female)

Usage: Spanish

Meanings: (Spanish) a form of Chandelaria.


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