Origin and meaning of the name Ceilia

The name "Ceilia" is of Latin origin, derived from the name "Caecilia" which means blind or dark. It is believed to have been popularized by Saint Cecilia, a Roman martyr who is the patron saint of music and musicians.

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• INSEE statistics on the first name "ceilia"
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