Candida
Meaning of Candida
Candida is a lovely and unique name for a baby girl. This name has Italian origins and can be pronounced as kan-DEE-dah (/kanˈdiːda/) in Italian or kan-DEE-duh (/kænˈdiːdə/) in English. The name Candida is associated with purity, innocence, and sweetness. It is derived from the Latin word "candidus," meaning "bright" or "white." Although not very common, Candida has been used as a given name for baby girls in California over the years. It peaked in popularity in the 1980s but has become less popular since then. Variations of this name include Candide. Consider choosing Candida for your little one if you're looking for a beautiful and meaningful name with Italian origins.
Pronunciation
Italian
- Pronunced as kan-DEE-dah (/kanˈdiːda/)
English
- Pronunced as kan-DEE-duh (/kænˈdiːdə/)
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Notable People Named Candida
| Candida Alvarez is an American artist and professor recognized for her captivating paintings and drawings. |
| Candida Moss - Candida R. Moss is an English public intellectual, journalist, New Testament scholar, and historian of Christianity, known for her expertise in martyrdom in early Christianity and her role as the Edward Cadbury Professor of Theology at the University of Birmingham. |
| Candida Baker is an Australian author, photographer, journalist, and natural horsemanship practitioner who was born in England and moved to Australia in 1977. |
| Candida Maria of Jesus - Cándida María de Jesús, also known as Juana Josefa Cipitria y Barriola, was a Spanish Basque nun who founded the Daughters of Jesus, an order dedicated to the education of children. |
| Candida Brush is a distinguished professor of entrepreneurship at Babson College and a founding scholar of the Diana Project, known for her research on women's entrepreneurship. |
| Candida Donadio was an influential American literary agent who represented renowned writers such as Joseph Heller, William Gaddis, and Thomas Pynchon. |
