Candace as a Baby Name. Meaning and Origin of Candace

What is the meaning of the name Candace ?

The baby name Candace is a Female name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced /ˈkændəs/ (KAN-dəs),/ˈkændeɪs/ (KAN-days).

Candace is in Origin.

Derived from Greek Κανδάκη (Kandákē), Candace is the classical rendering of a royal title borne by the queens of ancient Kush (Nubia), especially the rulers of Meroë. In the New Testament (Acts 8:27) it names the “queen of the Ethiopians,” and from this biblical mention the word entered Latin as Candace and later English, shifting from dynastic title to personal name. English usage appears from the 17th century, favored by Puritans for its scriptural resonance, and saw renewed popularity in North America in the later 20th century.

The underlying Meroitic meaning is generally interpreted as “queen mother” or “royal woman.” Despite surface similarity to Latin candidus (“bright, pure”), that connection is a later folk-etymology rather than the source. Common variants include Candice, Kandace, Kandice, Candise, and Kandise; nicknames and diminutives include Candy, Candi, and Candie.