Cecilija
Cecilija is primarily a South Slavic form of Cecilia, offering a beautifully soft and lyrical sound. It is closely linked to Saint Cecilia, the beloved patron saint of musicians and sacred music. The name feels distinctive and melodic while preserving a rich European heritage.
Origin and etymology of the name
Scholarly onomastic and linguistic analysisTraditionally interpreted as a name referring to a woman from the Roman Caecilius family.
Detailed Slovak etymology analysis
Meno je južnoslovanskou podobou latinského mena Caecilia, ženského tvaru rímskeho rodového mena Caecilius. To sa tradične spája s latinským prídavným menom caecus vo význame „slepý“ alebo „nevidiaci“.
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International Traveler Index
How easily Cecilija is pronounced abroad, written on tickets, and perceived worldwide
CECILIJA
100% identical to original formNo diacritics (ASCII)
Universal international spelling10 foreign variants
Česky, Anglicky, Maďarsky- •Zápis bez diakritiky – 100 % zhodný s medzinárodnými pasmi, letenkami a cudzími klávesnicami.
- •Univerzálna výslovnosť – neobsahuje zhluky hlások náročné pre cudzincov.
- •Globálne rozšírené meno – má priame ekvivalenty vo viac než 9 svetových jazykoch.
- •Dlhšie meno (4 slabiky) môže byť v rýchlej medzinárodnej komunikácii skracované.
Name days and calendars
Dates in Slovak and international calendarsV slovenčine sa vyslovuje približne ako ce-ci-li-ja.
Grammar & Cases
Overview of grammatical cases for greetings, cards, and official useDiminutives and pet forms
Affectionate and family nicknamesNotable figures named Cecilija
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4 + 1 = 5 syllables
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