Feminine form of CECIL

Cecilia is derived from the Latin 'caecus' meaning 'blind'. It was introduced to the UK in the medieval period, where it's popularity grew considerably.

Swedish Meaning: The name Cecilia is a Swedish baby name. In Swedish the meaning of the name Cecilia is: Blind.

American Meaning: The name Cecilia is an American baby name. In American the meaning of the name Cecilia is: Blind.

Latin Meaning: The name Cecilia is a Latin baby name. In Latin the meaning of the name Cecilia is: Blind. Famous bearer: The blind St. Cecilie, patron saint of music, was a talented musician.

English Meaning: The name Cecilia is an English baby name. In English the meaning of the name Cecilia is: A feminine form of Cecil, derived from the Roman clan name Caecilius, which is based on the Latin coccus meaning 'blind'. This name was introduced into Britain by one of the daughters of William the Conqueror.

Latinate feminine form of the Roman family name Caecilius, which was derived from Latin caecus "blind". Saint Cecilia was a semi-legendary 2nd- or 3rd-century martyr who was sentenced to die because she refused to worship the Roman gods. After attempts to suffocate her failed, she was beheaded. She was later regarded as the patron saint of music and musicians. Due to the popularity of the saint, the name became common in the Christian world during the Middle Ages. The Normans brought it to England, where it was commonly spelled Cecily - the Latinate form Cecilia came into use in the 18th century.