Cecilia or Cecillia?
Two spellings, side by side.
Cecilia and Cecillia are two spellings of the same sound. Cecilia is listed with the meaning "Cecilia is the feminine form of the Roman family name Caecilius, from the Latin caecus, 'blind'. Saint Cecilia is the patron saint of music" and Cecillia with "One who is blind ; patron saint of music". Cecilia is the more searched spelling on this site. Pick the one that matches how the name is written in your language, or is easiest to read where you live.
| Detail | Cecilia | Cecillia |
|---|---|---|
| Meaning | Cecilia is the feminine form of the Roman family name Caecilius, from the Latin caecus, 'blind'. Saint Cecilia is the patron saint of music. | One who is blind ; patron saint of music |
| Origin | Latin | English |
| Gender | Girl | Girl |
| Written | — | — |
| Say it | Ce-ci-lia | Ce-cil-lia |
| Popularity | Popular | Less often searched here |
Questions about Cecilia and Cecillia
Is Cecilia or Cecillia more common?
Cecilia is more often searched and saved on this site; Cecillia is also used.
Do Cecilia and Cecillia mean the same?
Cecilia: "Cecilia is the feminine form of the Roman family name Caecilius, from the Latin caecus, 'blind'. Saint Cecilia is the patron saint of music". Cecillia: "One who is blind ; patron saint of music".
How do you say Cecilia?
In parts: Ce-ci-lia. Cecillia is said the same way.
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