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Definition of cecile
cecile
/səˈsiːl/
ce · cile
Plural:Ceciles
cecile Lexical Profile
CEFR
B2
Grade
6
Tier
2
Usage
Rare
Syllables
2
• noun
1
A female given name of French and Latin origin, cognate with the English name Cecilia.
Example
"Cecile was honored at the ceremony for her decades of dedicated community service."
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Word Origin & Etymology
Borrowed from French Cécile, the feminine form of Cecil, which ultimately derives from the Roman clan name Caecilius, rooted in the Latin word caecus meaning "blind."
Usage Trend
Historical frequency of usage in published text.
180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer
Cite this Entry
Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Cecile. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/cecile