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feminine · English origin
Cecelia is an English feminine given name, a variant spelling of Cecilia, which derives from the Latin family name Caecilia, itself from the Roman clan name Caecilius. Caecilius is believed to be rooted in the Latin word caecus, meaning blind. The name gained widespread use throughout the Christian world largely through the veneration of Saint Cecilia, a Roman martyr who became the patron saint of music. Closely related forms include Cecilia, Cécile, Sheila, and Síle.