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At a Glance
- Meaning
- Shining white
- Origin
- Latin
- Gender
- Primarily used for girls
- Pronunciation
- KAHN-jee-duh
Candida is a Latin name that means "shining white." It's pronounced KAHN-jee-duh (IPA /ˈkɐ̃.dʒi.dɐ/), which is worth knowing up front since the spelling doesn't give it away.
Meaning & Origin of Candida
Meaning: Shining white.
Origin: Latin.
Source: Wiktionary, Wikipedia.
How to Pronounce Candida
KAHN-jee-duhIPA /ˈkɐ̃.dʒi.dɐ/
Popularity of Candida
Candida peaked at #686 in 1971, when 222 babies were given the name. By 2017, the latest year in the data, it had slipped to #14481 with just 6 babies, so it's a rare name today.
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FAQ
What does the name Candida mean?
Shining white. (Source: Wiktionary)
How do you pronounce Candida?
Candida is pronounced KAHN-jee-duh (IPA: /ˈkɐ̃.dʒi.dɐ/).
Is Candida a popular name right now?
Candida peaked at #686 in 1971 and is ranked #14481 as of 2017. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1900–2017.)
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