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Gender
Feminine
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Origin of the Name Candelaria
Spanish
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Usage of the Name Candelaria
Spanish
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Meaning of the Name Candelaria
The name Candelaria means "Candlemas" in Spanish. This name is given in honour of the Feast of the Presentation of Jesus at the Temple
(also known as Candlemas or Feast of the Purification of the Virgin), which celebrates an early episode in the life of Jesus.
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Famous Bearers
A bearer of the name is Candelaria Pérez (1810 - 1870), a Chilean military personnel.
A bearer of the surname is Nash Candelaria (born 1928), a Mexican-American male novelist.
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Names Related to Candelaria
List of names related to Candelaria.
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