Gender: Female
Origin: Latin
Meaning: Pure and innocent, White, Pure, Bright White
Pronunciation: Can-dee-duh, /ˈkændɪdə/, K AE N D IH D AH
Popularity Rank: #7,649
Derived from the Latin word 'candidus' meaning 'white' or 'pure'. It is often associated with purity and innocence.
The name Candida is of Latin origin and means Pure and innocent, White, Pure, Bright White, Clear and White. It is often used as a Female name and is mostly used as a First Name.
Candida is commonly found in Italy, United States of America, Portugal, and 55 more countries.
Phonetic Pronunciation: Can-dee-duh
IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet): /ˈkændɪdə/
ARPAbet Phonetic Pronunciation: K AE N D IH D AH
K: Pronounce as in "cat" (K AE T)
AE: Pronounce as in "cat" (K AE T)
N: Pronounce as in "no" (N OW)
D: Pronounce as in "dog" (D AO G)
IH: Pronounce as in "sit" (S IH T)
D: Pronounce as in "dog" (D AO G)
AH: Pronounce as in "but" (B AH T)
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At NamesLook, the name Candida is recorded 7,093 times globally, ranking it as the 7,649th most common name worldwide.
Candida is most prevalent in Italy, with 2,343 occurrences, making it the 1,095th most popular name in the country.
In Portugal, the name Candida is found among 1 in every 245 people, showcasing its highest frequency there.
| Country | Rank | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Italy | #1,095 | 1 : 505 |
| United States of America | #2,827 | 1 : 1,703 |
| Portugal | #361 | 1 : 245 |
| Spain | #1,493 | 1 : 994 |
| Colombia | #3,233 | 1 : 3,257 |
| Brazil | #2,778 | 1 : 3,110 |
| Mexico | #3,505 | 1 : 3,546 |
| Panama | #1,122 | 1 : 1,213 |
| France | #7,283 | 1 : 8,523 |
| Bolivia | #2,034 | 1 : 2,555 |
This chart displays the ranking of the name Candida from 1980 to 2023, based on the most recent data from the U.S. Social Security Administration.
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