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Origin: Brazilian

Meaning: Star of the sea; Beloved; Bitter; Blind

Baby is a combination of every good thing imaginable! So, why not consider a name that combines two beautiful choices into one? Maria Cecilia is a feminine name of Brazilian and Portuguese origin. Bringing together the Latin names Maria—meaning “star of the sea,” “beloved,” and “bitter”—and Cecilia—meaning “blind”—this original choice is a popular one in South American countries. You might recognize the name from Colombian actress María Cecilia Botero who has appeared in hits like La Bruja, Nuevo Rico, Nuevo Pobre, and Encanto.