The baby name Candela is a Female name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced Spanish: /kanˈdela/ (kahn-DEH-lah),English: /kænˈdɛlə/ (kan-DEL-uh).
Candela is Spanish in Origin.
The baby name Candela is a Female name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced Spanish: /kanˈdela/ (kahn-DEH-lah),English: /kænˈdɛlə/ (kan-DEL-uh).
Candela is Spanish in Origin.
Candela is a Spanish feminine name derived from Latin candēla, “candle,” ultimately from candēre, “to shine,” conveying senses of light, radiance, and guidance. The name is intertwined with La Candelaria (Candlemas) and the Marian title Our Lady of Candelaria, patron of the Canary Islands, giving it strong devotional overtones and a traditional name day on February 2.
In Iberia the name appears as both an independent given name and a short form of Candelaria; modern usage has spread widely across Spain and much of Latin America, where it feels contemporary while retaining religious heritage. A common diminutive is Cande. Related or variant forms are Candelaria (Spanish), Candelária (Portuguese), and the cognate Candida/Cándida, all from the same luminous root; Candela also occurs as a surname in Romance languages. The name evokes warmth and clarity - an appealing blend of vintage faith and modern brightness.
| Candela Peña Candela Peña is a Spanish actress best known for her acclaimed film work. She made her screen debut in the 1994 thriller Running Out of Time and has gone on to build a long, successful career in Spanish cinema. |
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AR | Girls | 0 | #126 | 1,497 | 8,289 |
| ID | Boys | 0 | #135 | 1 | 4,130 |
| PA | 0 | #138 | 1 | 3,797 | |
| AR | 0 | #154 | 33 | 2,915 | |
| UY | 0 | #163 | 15 | 2,477 | |
| PR | Girls | 0 | #167 | 1 | 3,171 |
| HU | Boys | 0 | #174 | 1 | 3,954 |
| NA | Girls | 0 | #237 | 1 | 7,146 |
| GR | Girls | 0 | #249 | 1 | 6,293 |
| JP | Girls | 0 | #251 | 1 | 6,592 |
| Spain | Girls | 0 | #264 | 1,800 | 5,561 |
| UY | Girls | 0 | #279 | 293 | 6,731 |
| DK | Girls | 0 | #327 | 3 | 7,429 |
| PE | 0 | #329 | 1 | 6,350 | |
| GH | Girls | 0 | #337 | 1 | 6,973 |
| HK | 0 | #357 | 1 | 8,483 | |
| CN | Girls | 0 | #358 | 2 | 8,829 |
| Spain | 0 | #389 | 64 | 2,326 | |
| France | Girls | 2021 | #401 | 5 | 3,185 |
| BO | 0 | #404 | 5 | 6,868 | |
| BD | Girls | 0 | #406 | 1 | 8,413 |
| UY | Boys | 0 | #411 | 3 | 5,922 |
| CL | 0 | #432 | 3 | 6,867 | |
| MX | 0 | #442 | 4 | 8,339 | |
| AR | Boys | 0 | #445 | 23 | 7,628 |
| PT | Girls | 0 | #470 | 2 | 7,952 |
| PA | Boys | 0 | #503 | 3 | 9,305 |
| CO | 0 | #510 | 1 | 7,768 | |
| PA | Girls | 0 | #511 | 8 | 9,861 |
| IQ | Girls | 0 | #524 | 2 | 11,303 |
| GT | Girls | 0 | #539 | 3 | 7,500 |
| PS | Girls | 0 | #546 | 2 | 10,981 |
| KW | Girls | 0 | #561 | 1 | 19,177 |
| CR | Girls | 0 | #572 | 2 | 11,342 |
| CM | Boys | 0 | #575 | 1 | 12,054 |
| BO | Girls | 0 | #593 | 19 | 9,488 |
| BO | Boys | 0 | #620 | 3 | 9,244 |
| SG | Girls | 0 | #632 | 1 | 18,916 |
| IL | Girls | 0 | #642 | 4 | 11,648 |
| HK | Girls | 0 | #650 | 1 | 16,104 |
| CL | Boys | 0 | #696 | 5 | 13,390 |
| CL | Girls | 0 | #827 | 25 | 14,098 |
| CO | Boys | 0 | #903 | 18 | 15,656 |
| United States | Girls | 2023 | #909 | 6 | 8,600 |
| Spain | Boys | 0 | #910 | 21 | 5,610 |
| PE | Girls | 0 | #920 | 24 | 14,861 |
| PE | Boys | 0 | #921 | 6 | 14,506 |
| EG | Boys | 0 | #925 | 1 | 15,035 |
| MX | Boys | 0 | #967 | 16 | 16,355 |
| BR | Girls | 0 | #992 | 1 | 12,708 |
| EG | Girls | 0 | #1,008 | 2 | 14,742 |
| CO | Girls | 0 | #1,046 | 33 | 16,140 |
| MX | Girls | 0 | #1,114 | 70 | 17,781 |
| MA | 0 | #1,198 | 2 | 20,986 | |
| IT | Girls | 0 | #1,392 | 55 | 9,415 |
| IT | Boys | 0 | #1,427 | 45 | 10,046 |
Candela is popular in 35 countries — most recent births per country:
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