Candelas as a Baby Name. Meaning and Origin of Candelas

What is the meaning of the name Candelas ?

The baby name Candelas is a Female name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced /kanˈdelas/ (Spanish); approx. kahn-DEH-lahs.

Candelas is Spanish in Origin.

Candelas is a Spanish feminine given name with devotional roots, drawn from Latin candela “candle” (from candēre, “to shine”). It references the Feast of Candlemas - La Candelaria or Las Candelas - when candles symbolize light and purification. As a given name it appears in Spain and parts of Latin America, especially where the Virgin of Candelaria is venerated (notably the Canary Islands). Usage was most common from the late 19th to mid‑20th centuries; today it feels traditional, while related form Candela has seen a modern revival.

The name signifies “candles,” and by extension “light” and “radiance.” Variants and related forms include Candela (Spanish), Candelaria (Spanish), Candelária (Portuguese), and Kandelaria (Basque); the masculine counterpart is Candelario. Diminutives such as Cande are affectionate everyday options. Candelas also survives as a surname in the Hispanic world, reinforcing its cultural and religious resonance.