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Maria Cecília

A compound name combining Maria (Hebrew "beloved" or "of the sea") with Cecília (Latin "blind").

Meaning and origin

Maria Cecília brings together two classical Christian names deeply rooted in Portuguese tradition.

How to pronounce Maria Cecília

Portuguese (Portugal)mah-REE-uh se-SIL-yuh /məˈriə sesilˈiə/

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