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Origin: African

Meaning: Clarity; Whiteness; Pure; Of Candace; Queen mother

Kandyce is an alternate form of Candace, and both are derived from Latin, meaning "clarity," "whiteness," or "pure." This feminine name is also associated with the Nubian word meaning "queen mother" and was a hereditary title of Ethiopian queens. Queen Candace is mentioned in the Christian and Jewish Bibles as an influential figure who followed Jesus Christ and was strong in faith. With a name so rich in regal and religious history, Kandyce can let their namesake remind them to lead others in life with honor and sincerity.