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Cecilia
sih-SEE-lee-uh
Cecilia (name) means a feminine given name of Latin origin, popularized by Saint Cecilia, the patron saint of music. Example: “Cecilia sang a solo at the church service.”
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A feminine given name of Latin origin, popularized by Saint Cecilia, the patron saint of music.
"Cecilia sang a solo at the church service."
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Etymology
From Latin Caecilia, feminine form of the Roman family name Caecilius, possibly from caecus ("blind"); popularized by the third-century martyr Saint Cecilia.
Class of 200
Cecilia joined the language around 200.
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What does “Cecilia” mean?
The word “Cecilia” means a feminine given name of Latin origin, popularized by Saint Cecilia, the patron saint of music.
How do you pronounce “Cecilia”?
“Cecilia” is pronounced sih-SEE-lee-uh (/sɪˈsiːli.ə/ in IPA).
How do you use “Cecilia” in a sentence?
Here is “Cecilia” used in a sentence: “Cecilia sang a solo at the church service.”
What part of speech is “Cecilia”?
“Cecilia” is a name.
Where does the word “Cecilia” come from?
The word “Cecilia” dates back to around 200 and comes from Latin. From Latin Caecilia, feminine form of the Roman family name Caecilius, possibly from caecus ("blind"); popularized by the third-century martyr Saint Cecilia.
Is “Cecilia” a common word?
“Cecilia” is an uncommon word in modern English.
