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Candita

Statistics: Spain · native version ↗
Girl Name day: February 2
Origin: Latin. Meaning: Candle, light, flame.
From Latin candela ('candle, taper'), from candere ('to burn, to shine'); it is a shortened form of Candelaria, after the feast of the Virgin of Candlemas on February 2.

Name day for Candita

February 2

Why this day? Candita is a short form of Candela, and shares its name day.

Candita is celebrated in Spain and Argentina on February 2.

The story of the name Candita

Candita is a short form of Candela. It keeps its origin (Latin) and meaning — candle, light, flame, and shares its name day, February 2.

On birth records, Candita is rarely written as such: the Canditas are Candelas (28,066 births). For the name's history, year-by-year popularity and famous bearers, read the Candela page.

Frequently asked questions about Candita

What does Candita mean?

Candita is a short form of Candela, which means candle, light, flame.

When is Candita's name day?

February 2, together with Candela: a short form shares the name day of the name it comes from.

Is Candita a name in its own right?

It is a familiar short form. It does not appear as such in birth records, where you find Candela.

Candita's profile

Energy 9/10
Humor 8/10
Independence 0/10
Sensitivity 0/10
Ambition 0/10
Stability 5/10
Whimsy 8/10
Diplomacy 0/10
Loyalty 7/10
Need for attention 7/10

Playful profile, for entertainment.

Name compatibility potential:

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Friendship potential for Candita

Top 10

  1. Paula60%
  2. Lucía60%
  3. Berta60%
  4. María60%
  5. Paola60%
  6. Irene60%
  7. Ainhoa60%
  8. Clara60%
  9. Judith60%
  10. Celia60%

Bottom 10

  1. Paula60%
  2. Lucía60%
  3. Berta60%
  4. María60%
  5. Paola60%
  6. Irene60%
  7. Ainhoa60%
  8. Clara60%
  9. Judith60%
  10. Celia60%

Love potential for Candita

Top 10

  1. Paula60%
  2. Naiara60%
  3. Aroa60%
  4. Nerea60%
  5. Carla60%
  6. Sara60%
  7. Lucía60%
  8. Celia60%
  9. Erika60%
  10. Judith60%

Bottom 10

  1. Paula60%
  2. Naiara60%
  3. Aroa60%
  4. Nerea60%
  5. Carla60%
  6. Sara60%
  7. Lucía60%
  8. Celia60%
  9. Erika60%
  10. Judith60%

Professional potential for Candita

Top 10

  1. Nerea60%
  2. Ángela60%
  3. Erika60%
  4. Berta60%
  5. Naiara60%
  6. Natalia60%
  7. Lucía60%
  8. Aroa60%
  9. Clara60%
  10. Irene60%

Bottom 10

  1. Nerea60%
  2. Ángela60%
  3. Erika60%
  4. Berta60%
  5. Naiara60%
  6. Natalia60%
  7. Lucía60%
  8. Aroa60%
  9. Clara60%
  10. Irene60%

Crush potential for Candita

Top 10

  1. Helena60%
  2. Paula60%
  3. Natalia60%
  4. Ainhoa60%
  5. Nerea60%
  6. Clara60%
  7. Alba60%
  8. Aroa60%
  9. Claudia60%
  10. Celia60%

Bottom 10

  1. Helena60%
  2. Paula60%
  3. Natalia60%
  4. Ainhoa60%
  5. Nerea60%
  6. Clara60%
  7. Alba60%
  8. Aroa60%
  9. Claudia60%
  10. Celia60%
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