Meaning: Candle; short form of Candelaria
The story
Candela is a short form of Candelaria and coincides with the Spanish word for candle. Its devotional connection comes through the longer name rather than a separate invented meaning.
Nicknames
- Cande
Spellings & variants
- Candelaria
- Candelas
Popularity
Rare gem
Rare in US records; use elsewhere may differ.
Style
Origins
Candela comes from Spanish.
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