Cecilia

Cecilia is the feminine form of the Latin family name Caecilius, itself derived from the Roman clan name Caecus, meaning blind. The name gained widespread use throughout Europe largely through the veneration of Saint Cecilia, a Roman martyr of the second or third century who became the patron saint of music and musicians. Her legendary association with song and organ music made the name a popular choice across many cultures and time periods. Variant forms across languages include Cécilia in French, Cecília in Portuguese, Catalan, Slovak, and Hungarian, and the anglicized Cecily, along with the masculine cognate Cecil.