Lucila
Latin · Girl · 3 syllables
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About the name Lucila
Lucila is a Spanish diminutive form of Lucia, derived from the Latin name Lucius, which stems from the word "lux" meaning "light." The name signifies "little light" or "luminous one."
Lucila is primarily used in Spanish-speaking cultures and Latin American communities, with historical roots in Christian tradition due to the veneration of Saint Lucy (Santa Lucía), a Christian martyr from the 3rd century Sicily.
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Etymology
Lucila is a Spanish diminutive form of Lucia, derived from the Latin name Lucius, which stems from the word "lux" meaning "light." The name signifies "little light" or "luminous one."
Lucila is primarily used in Spanish-speaking cultures and Latin American communities, with historical roots in Christian tradition due to the veneration of Saint Lucy (Santa Lucía), a Christian martyr from the 3rd century Sicily.
Lucila currently ranks #5,334 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1982.
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