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Cecylia

Cecylia is the traditional Polish form of the Latin name Cecilia, admired for its poetic elegance. It carries a strong spiritual and artistic legacy through Saint Cecilia, patroness of musicians. It offers parents a sophisticated and melodious choice with timeless grace.

Name variants

International equivalents and translations

English:
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Hungarian:
Polish:
Cecylia
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Opposite gender version:
Boy's name: Cecyliusz

Origin and etymology of the name

Scholarly onomastic and linguistic analysis
Linguistic explanation and meaning

The name is traditionally interpreted as 'blind' and derives from an ancient Roman family name.

Detailed Slovak etymology analysis

Poľská podoba mena Cecília pochádza z latinského ženského mena Caecilia, utvoreného z rímskeho rodového mena Caecilius. Toto rodové meno sa tradične spája s latinským prídavným menom caecus vo význame „slepý“.

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Medzinárodný cestovateľský index

Ako ľahko sa meno Cecylia vyslovuje v cudzine, zapisuje na letenky a vníma vo svete

100 / 100Svetobežník (Globálne meno)
Stupeň medzinárodnej adaptácie100 %
Zápis v pase / na letenke:

CECYLIA

100 % zhodný s pôvodným tvarom
Písmo a diakritika:

Bez diakritiky (ASCII)

Univerzálny medzinárodný zápis
Svetové jazyky:

20 cudzích podôb

Česky, Anglicky, Maďarsky
Cestovateľské výhody mena
  • •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 10 svetových jazykoch.
Na čo myslieť v zahraničí
  • •Dlhšie meno (4 slabiky) môže byť v rýchlej medzinárodnej komunikácii skracované.

Name days and calendars

Dates in Slovak and international calendars
22 November
Polish Calendar
Pronunciation and phonetic note:

Ako poľské meno sa vyslovuje približne [cecylja]; v slovenskom prostredí sa môže vyslovovať podľa písanej podoby ako [cecylija].

Grammar & Cases

Overview of grammatical cases for greetings, cards, and official use
Syllable count: 4
1. Nominative:Who, what?
Cecylia
2. Genitive:Of whom, of what?
Cecylie
3. Dative:To whom, to what?
Cecylii
4. Accusative:Whom, what?
Cecyliu
5. Vocative (address):Direct address
Cecylia
6. Locative:About whom, about what?
Cecylii
7. Instrumental:With whom, with what?
Cecyliou

Diminutives and pet forms

Affectionate and family nicknames
Domestic forms, nicknames and diminutives:
CecylkaCilkaCila
Formal address:Official correspondence and formal occasions
Dear Ms. Cecylia
Familiar address (intimate form):Addressing family and friends
Cecylia! Cecylka! Cilka!

Notable figures named Cecylia

11

People connected to this name according to Wikidata and editorial sources.

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Person type
Cecylia Roszak
PL
1908 – 2018Historical Figure

Polish nun, Righteous among the Nations

Cecylia Plater-Zyberk
PL
1853 – 1920Historical Figure

Polish journalist (1853–1920)

Cecylia Maria Radziwiłł
1643 – 1682Historical Figure

Polish-Lithuanian noble lady (c.1643-1682)

Cecylia Lubomirska
PL
1907 – 2001Historical Figure

Polish princess (1907–2001)

Cecylia Vetulani
PL
1908 – 1980Historical Figure

Polish art historian (1908–1980)

Cecylia Arzewski
PL
born 1948Notable Figure

Polish violinist

Cecylia Walewska
PL
1859 – 1940Historical Figure

Polish journalist

Cecylia Beydale
FR
1787 – 1851Historical Figure

Test how Cecylia sounds with your surname

Acoustic analyzer evaluates pronunciation fluency and syllable rhythm.

Supports compound surnames (e.g. Smith-Jones)

Full name:

Cecylia Smith

4 + 1 = 5 syllables

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Initials / monogram:with dots:C.S.without dots:CS
What works about this combination:
  • The combination has a balanced rhythm and clear sound transitions.

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