Candida - name meaning, origin

The girl's name Candida \c(a)-ndi-

is pronounced kan-DEE-dah. It is of Latin origin, and its meaning is "white". The color was associated by Christians with purity and salvation. Name of several early saints. "Candida" is also a clinical name for yeast infection. Journalist Candida Crewe.

Candida has 4 variant forms: Candi, Candide, Candie and Candy.

Candida is a very common first name for women (#1166 out of 4276) but an uncommon last name for both men and women. (1990 U.S. Census)

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