Candelaria \c(a)-ndela-ria, can-de-laria\ as a girl's name is pronounced kahn-de-LAH-ryah. It is of Spanish origin, and the meaning of Candelaria is "candle". Relates to the Feast of Candlemass, on February 2, commemorating Christ's presentation at the Temple.

Candelaria has 4 variant forms: Candela, Candelara, Candelarea and Candeloria.

A baby name that sounds like Candelaria is Candelle.