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Lucila
Pronounced loo-SEE-lah /luˈsi.lɑ/Medium
Meaning: Spanish form of Lucilla/Lucille — a diminutive of Lucia, from Latin lux, 'light'Medium
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History & Origin
Lucila is the Spanish form of Lucilla/Lucille — a diminutive of Lucia, from Latin lux, 'light' (often given to children born at dawn). Borne by the Chilean poet and Nobel laureate Gabriela Mistral (born Lucila Godoy Alcayaga). A soft, classic, luminous name across the Spanish-speaking world (said 'loo-SEE-lah').
In the U.S. it appears in Latino families. Rare, light at the root, and luminous.
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What does the name Lucila mean?
Lucila is the Spanish Lucille — Latin 'light'.
How do you pronounce Lucila?
It's said loo-SEE-lah /luˈsi.lɑ/ — three syllables, stress on the second.
Is Lucila a boy or girl name?
Lucila is a girl's name.
How popular is Lucila?
Lucila is a rare name in the U.S.