Cecilia originates in Latin language and means "blinded". Saint Cecilia was the patron saint of music. In English-speaking countries the name has been used since the 18th century. It was popularized by the song of the same name by Simon and Garfunkel.
Cecily, Cecelia, Cacilie, Cacilia, Celia, Sissy, Cilla, Silja, Silke, Zilla, Cecilija, Cecilie, Cecylia, Sheila, Tsetsiliya, Sisel, Zisel, Cicely, Cilka
Cecilia Ciganer-Albeniz - former First Lady of France and ex-wife of French President Nicolas Sarkozy
Cecilia Tan - writer
Cecilia Bartoli - musician
Cecilia Beuchat - writer
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