Cecilia Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Cecilia Name at a Glance

Name	Cecilia
Meaning	Blind.
Origin	Swedish
Gender	Girl

What Does the Name Cecilia Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Cecilia means “Blind”. Name meanings can vary between languages, regions and naming traditions, so families may also wish to confirm a meaning within the cultural or linguistic context that matters to them.

Cecilia Name Origin

Our database records Cecilia under Swedish origin. Browse more Swedish baby names to compare other names in the same origin collection.

Is Cecilia a Boy or Girl Name?

In our database, Cecilia is listed as a girl name. Usage can differ across countries, languages and families.

Choosing the Name Cecilia

When considering Cecilia for a baby, you may want to compare its recorded meaning and origin with family traditions, pronunciation, spelling, initials, middle names and how the full name sounds with the family name.