Meaning & Origin
Mariacecilia is a girl's baby name of Latin origin, a compound of two saintly names: Maria (from Hebrew Miriam, meaning 'beloved') and Cecilia (from the Roman Caecilius, meaning 'blind' — but also the name of the patron saint of music). Saint Cecilia, a 2nd-century martyr, is one of the most celebrated saints in Catholic tradition.
Double saint names are common in devout Catholic families, particularly in Latin America and Southern Europe. Mariacecilia honors both the Virgin Mary and the patroness of musicians in a single name.