Candelaria

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Pronounced： [ kahn-de-LAH-ryah ]
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Usage：Spanish

Meaning & History：

Means "Candlemas" in Spanish, ultimately derived from Spanish candela "candle". This name is given in honour of the church festival of Candlemas, which commemorates the presentation of Christ in the temple and the purification of the Virgin Mary.

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DIMINUTIVES AND SHORT FORMS

SPANISH: Cande, Candela, Candelas

MASCULINE FORMS

SPANISH: Cande, Candelario