Candida late Latin name derived from candidus meaning "white". This was the name of several early saints, including a woman supposedly healed by Saint Peter. As an English name, it came into use after George Bernard Shaw's play 'Candida' (1898).
Late Roman female name.
Saintly namesake: Candida Maria of Jesus was a Spanish nun and founder of the Daughters of Jesus, remembered for her dedication to education and service. She is one of several saints named Candida. (August 9 · 20th century)
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