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Candelaria Pronunciation

Candelaria is pronounced kan-deh-LAH-ree-ah /ˌkɑn.dɛˈlɑ.ri.ɑ/Medium

Meaning: From Spanish Candelaria — 'Candlemas; the candles' (a title of the Virgin Mary, Our Lady of Candelaria), from Latin candela, 'a candle'Medium

In 30 seconds: Lady of the candles: Candelaria is a Marian title — 'Candlemas; the candles'. Devout, luminous, and warm.

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Origin HighLatin, Spanish

MeaningFrom Spanish Candelaria — 'Candlemas; the candles' (a title of the Virgin Mary, Our Lady of Candelaria), from Latin candela, 'a candle'

U.S. rank (2024)#5165 ↗ Rising

2024 U.S. births25 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year1929

Total births (all-time)≈ 2,530

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

History & Origin

Candelaria comes from Spanish Candelaria — 'Candlemas; the candles', a title of the Virgin Mary (Our Lady of Candelaria), from Latin candela, 'a candle'. A devout, luminous name across the Spanish-speaking world (the patroness of the Canary Islands).

In the U.S. it appears in Latino families. Rare, the-candles at the root, and luminous.

Did you know? Candelaria honors Our Lady of Candelaria, the Virgin Mary of Candlemas (the feast of candles, Latin candela) — a devout, luminous Spanish name, especially beloved in the Canary Islands and Latin America.

Overall data confidence 80%

Behind the Name — Candelaria — etymology

Variations

CandelaCandelara

Nicknames

CandelaCande

Themes & Styles

Latin Spanish Devotional

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Frequently Asked

How do you pronounce Candelaria?

Candelaria is pronounced kan-deh-LAH-ree-ah (/ˌkɑn.dɛˈlɑ.ri.ɑ/). Press play above to hear Candelaria said aloud.

How do you say Candelaria?

Candelaria is said kan-deh-LAH-ree-ah (/ˌkɑn.dɛˈlɑ.ri.ɑ/). Press play above to hear Candelaria said aloud.

What does the name Candelaria mean?

Candelaria is Spanish for 'Candlemas; the candles' — a title of the Virgin Mary.

Is Candelaria a boy or girl name?

Candelaria is a girl's name.

How popular is Candelaria?

Candelaria is a rare name in the U.S.