Indian name meaning
Cecilia
♀ GirlCe·ci·lia · 3 syllables
The patron saint of music
- Origin
- Latin
- Most used by
- Christian families
- Commonly used in
- Christian families across India
From Indian public population records (adults, not newborns).
Ambitious, capable and determined — built for goals, authority and material success.
| C | e | c | i | l | i | a |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 1 |
3 + 5 + 3 + 1 + 3 + 1 + 1 = 17, then 1 + 7 = 8. So Cecilia carries the name number 8.
About the name Cecilia
Cecilia is a girl's name of Latin origin, most commonly given in Christian families and popular in Christian families across India. It carries the meaning “The patron saint of music.”
Spoken aloud it is Ce·ci·lia — 3 syllables. Cecilia is scarce in Indian public population records. Those cover adults, so names popular with today's newborns often score low here.
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Cecilia mean?
Cecilia means “The patron saint of music.” It is a girl's name of Latin origin.
Is Cecilia a boy or a girl name?
Cecilia is traditionally used as a girl's name in India.
What is the origin and religion of the name Cecilia?
Cecilia is of Latin origin and is most commonly used in Christian families in India.
How do you pronounce Cecilia?
Cecilia has 3 syllables and is said as Ce·ci·lia.
What is the numerology number of the name Cecilia?
In the Chaldean system, Cecilia has the name number 8, “The Achiever.”
Is Cecilia a common name in India?
Cecilia does not appear in the set of roughly 30,000 Indian public population records we check. Those cover adults, so a name popular with today's newborns can still score zero.
What names go well with Cecilia?
For a brother to Cecilia, families often stay within the same Latin naming tradition — Clement, Cornelius, Marcus or Sylvester all pair naturally with it.
Which names sound similar to Cecilia?
Julia, Amelia, Emilia or Maria share Cecilia's ending and have a similar rhythm when spoken.
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