Candlemas Day, February 2. The name of Candela for girls

Candela is a Latin name. It comes from candle, and it means 'candle', 'light'. It is a name that comes from Candelaria, a moment of the life of Jesus Christ gathered in the Scriptures. Candela celebrates her saint on the day of the Virgen de la Candelaria, on February 2. In many places, this day is

Candela is a Latin name. It comes from candle, and it means 'candle', 'light'. It is a name that comes from Candelaria, a moment of the life of Jesus Christ gathered in the Scriptures.

Candela celebrates her saint on the day of the Virgen de la Candelaria, on February 2. In many places, this day is a big day of celebrations and parties.

Curiosities of the name Candela for girls

The girls who are called Candela or Candelaria, are sincere, determined and very self-confident. This makes others trust them. They radiate confidence and serenity. In fact, its name, of Latin origin, means 'the one that illuminates', since it refers to 'candle or candle'.

They are very sociable girls, who love to play outdoors and in groups. They make friends easily, because they are outgoing and friendly, although a bit stubborn. They love feeling the center of attention, that everyone looks at them and listens to their opinions. However, they are affectionate and understanding.

As variants of Candela's name, we have Cande, Candelaria, Candeloria and Kandela.

La Candelaria or Our Lady of Purification makes reference to a biblical moment: just when the Virgin Mary takes her son Jesus to the Temple to present him to the priests. It is also the time of the Purification of Mary. The biblical text says: 'Fulfilling what was mandated by the Mosaic Law, forty days after his birth, Jesus was presented in the Temple, at the same time that his mother performed the ceremony of purification.'

In many places in Spain and Latin America, the Candelaria or Day of Our Lady of Purification, is celebrated with processions with candles and typical foods. It is the day also of all the girls who are called Purification.