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Origin: Latin

Meaning: Blind

Ceceilia is a girl’s name of Latin origin. A variant of Cecelia, it derives from the Latin name Caecilia, which has its roots in the word caecus, meaning “blind.” Saint Cecelia was a Roman martyr and the patron saint of musicians, making this a good choice if you have musical aspirations for baby! You may also associate this pretty name with the famous song “Cecilia” by Simon and Garfunkel. Variants include Cecily and Cecile, with the masculine form being Cecil.