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First name Candida - Meaning, Origin and Rating

Girls name

Origin

Nameday

20. September

Meaning

The female first name Candida originates from Latin and means "the Pure" or "the Radiant". It is closely related to the Latin word "candidus", which means "white" or "radiant". The name has a long history and was already used in ancient Rome. Nowadays, Candida is mainly popular in Spain, Portugal, and Italy. In the Christian tradition, the name is often associated with Saint Candida, who died as a martyr in the 4th century.

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3.82
out of 17 votes

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