Behind the Name: Meaning, Origin and History of the Name Candelaria

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CANDELARIA

GENDER: Feminine

USAGE: Spanish

PRONOUNCED: kahn-de-LAH-ryah [key]

Meaning & History

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.

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DIMINUTIVES: Candelas, Candela, Cande

MASCULINE FORM: Candelario

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