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Cecilia

The origin and history of Cecilia.

Etymology

From Latin Caecilia, feminine form of the Roman family name Caecilius, possibly from caecus ("blind"); popularized by the third-century martyr Saint Cecilia.

Origin: Latin · First attested 200

Class of 200

Cecilia first entered the language around 200.

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