Candelaria - name meaning, origin

The girl's name Candelaria \c(a)-ndela-

is of Spanish origin. Relates to the Feast of Candlemass, on February 2, commemorating Christ's presentation at the Temple. Candela is the Spanish variant.

Candelaria has 3 variant forms: Candelara, Candelarea and Candeloria.

Candelaria is a very common first name for women (#1543 out of 4276) and also a very common last name for both men and women (#4099 out of 88799). (1990 U.S. Census)

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