US Popularity Rank: 22757

Origin: Arabic

Meaning: Dwelling place; Poem

A good name is worth the fight, and with Casilda, you are sure to be victorious in winning the hearts of your loved ones. With Spanish origins, this unusual name is typically attributed to girls and means “dwelling place.” Casilda was the name of an 11th-century saint who was the patron of Toledo in Spain. Evidence suggests it has Arabic roots, deriving from the word qasidah meaning “poem,” because Saint Casilda was a Moorish Princess. This fascinating name leaves much to the imagination and will inspire wonder in those who bear it.