Ceca
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- Name
- Ceca
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- Girl name
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Ceca (Цеца) is a feminine first name that is used in Serbia as a diminutive of Cecilija and Svetlana. Cecilija represents the South Slavic variant of the name Cecilia, which has its origin in the Roman family name Caecilius.
What does the name Ceca mean?
The first name Ceca (Цеца) is a Serbian diminutive of Cecilija and Svetlana. Cecilija is the South Slavic variant of the name Cecilia, which traces back to the ancient Roman family name Caecilius. In a figurative sense, the name means "the blind one" or "the one from the Caecilius family." The roots of the name lie in the Latin word caecus, which means "blind," "blinded," or "one-eyed." Svetlana, on the other hand, is a Slavic name that translates to "the light-bringer," "the bright one," or "the white one." As a diminutive of Svet, it can also mean "the little light." The origin of Svetlana is in the Old Slavic element světŭ (свѣтъ) or svet (свет), which means "bright," "shining," "white," "glittering," and "clear." The name gained popularity through the veneration of Saint Cecilia, who lived in the 3rd century. Other variants of the name include Cäcilie, Cäcilia, Cecilie, Ceciley, Cecilya, Cecilije, Cecilija, Cecila, Cecile, Cessy, Cecina, Cecibel, and Ceci.
Where does the name Ceca come from?
The etymology of Ceca is both Old Slavic and Latin, leading to the meaning "the blind one." Old Slavic and Latin are the origins of Cecilia: caecus means "blind," "one-eyed," or "blinded" in Latin; derived from Svetlana: světŭ (свѣтъ) or svet (свет) means "bright," "shining," "white," "glittering," and "clear" in Old Slavic. The languages in which this name occurs are Bosnian, Croatian, and Serbian.
How do you pronounce Ceca?
Tse-tsa
When is the name day of Ceca?
Ceca celebrates her name day on November 22.
Popularity
In Germany, Ceca is a rather rare first name. In 2022, it ranked 5,539th on the list of the most popular female first names. Its best placement was in 2010, when it reached 2,348th place. Over the last ten years, Ceca has been given as a first name about 20 times, which earned it 5,571st place in the ten-year statistics. For the period from 2010 to 2024, it ranks 4,899th.
Famous people
- Ceca Raznatovic (singer)
Frequently asked questions about the name Ceca
What is the origin of the name Ceca?
Ceca has both Old Slavic and Latin roots. The name is a diminutive of Cecilija and Svetlana, with the Latin origin from 'caecus', meaning 'blind', and the Old Slavic element 'světŭ', meaning 'bright' or 'shining', playing a role.
What does the first name Ceca mean?
The first name Ceca translates to 'the blind one', derived from Cecilija, and can also be associated with 'the light-bringer', as it is closely linked to Svetlana.
How popular is the name Ceca?
Ceca is primarily found in the countries of the former Yugoslavia, such as Serbia, Bosnia, and Croatia. The popularity of the name varies but has particularly increased in recent years due to cultural influences and the popularity of traditional names.