Candace Pina

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Candace Pina — English
79K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Candace Pina is a name that combines English origins. The first name Candace is a feminine given name of English origin. Candace is a royal title from the Bible, ultimately deriving from the term kandake, a title for a queen or queen mother in the ancient African Kingdom of Kush; also meaning "pure and innocent". In the United States, it was a popular name during the late 1970s, throughout the 1980s, and into the early 1990s. The surname Pina: Pina Bausch (1940–2009), German choreographer Pina Carmirelli (1914–1993), Italian violinist Pina Gallini (1888–1974), Italian actress Pina Kollars, 21st century Austrian singer Pina Manique (1733–1805), Portuguese magistrate Pina Piovani (1897–1955), Italian stage and film actress Pina Renzi (1901–1984), Italian actress Pina Menichelli (1890–1984), Italian actress Giuseppa Iolanda Menichelli Pina Pellicer (1934–1964), Mexican actress Josefina Yolanda Pellicer López de Llergo Surname Clàudia Pina (born 2001), Spanish football player Daniel Bautista Pina (born 1981), Spanish football player Joã. Candace is a distinctive first name, carried by approximately 79K people globally, with the highest concentration in United States. The name Candace reached peak popularity in the 1970s, reflecting the naming trends of that era.

Etymology & Origin

First Name: Candace

English

Candace is a royal title from the Bible, ultimately deriving from the term kandake, a title for a queen or queen mother in the ancient African Kingdom of Kush; also meaning "pure and innocent". In the United States, it was a popular name during the late 1970s, throughout the 1980s, and into the early 1990s.

Surname: Pina

Spanish

Pina Bausch (1940–2009), German choreographer Pina Carmirelli (1914–1993), Italian violinist Pina Gallini (1888–1974), Italian actress Pina Kollars, 21st century Austrian singer Pina Manique (1733–1805), Portuguese magistrate Pina Piovani (1897–1955), Italian stage and film actress Pina Renzi (1901–1984), Italian actress Pina Menichelli (1890–1984), Italian actress Giuseppa Iolanda Menichelli Pina Pellicer (1934–1964), Mexican actress Josefina Yolanda Pellicer López de Llergo Surname Clàudia Pina (born 2001), Spanish football player Daniel Bautista Pina (born 1981), Spanish football player Joã.

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Geographic Distribution

The first name Candace is distributed across the globe, with the highest concentrations in the following countries:

United States 51%
United Kingdom 27%
Australia 12%
Canada 10%

Popularity Over Time

Popularity of the name Candace by decade, based on birth registration data:

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Notable People Named Candace Pina

People listed above share this name. Listed for informational purposes only. Source: Wikipedia.

Numerology

According to Pythagorean numerology, each letter in a name carries a numerical value. Here are the key numbers for Candace Pina:

8
Expression Number

Ambition and material success. Represents power, business acumen and the drive to achieve significant goals.

8
Soul Urge Number

Ambition and material success. Represents power, business acumen and the drive to achieve significant goals.

9
Personality Number

Compassion and humanitarianism. A generous, idealistic nature with a sincere desire to improve the world.

Numerology is a cultural tradition for exploring symbolism in names. Results are for entertainment purposes.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the origin of the first name Candace?
The first name Candace originates from English. Candace is a royal title from the Bible, ultimately deriving from the term kandake, a title for a queen or queen mother in the ancient African Kingdom of Kush; also meaning "pure and innocent". In the United States, it was a popular name during the late 1970s, throughout the 1980s, and into the early 1990s.
When was Candace most popular?
The name Candace reached its peak popularity during the 1970s.
What is the origin of the surname Pina?
The surname Pina originates from Spanish. Pina Bausch (1940–2009), German choreographer Pina Carmirelli (1914–1993), Italian violinist Pina Gallini (1888–1974), Italian actress Pina Kollars, 21st century Austrian singer Pina Manique (1733–1805), Portuguese magistrate Pina Piovani (1897–1955), Italian stage and film actress Pina Renzi (1901–1984), Italian actress Pina Menichelli (1890–1984), Italian actress Giuseppa Iolanda Menichelli Pina Pellicer (1934–1964), Mexican actress Josefina Yolanda Pellicer López de Llergo Surname Clàudia Pina (born 2001), Spanish football player Daniel Bautista Pina (born 1981), Spanish football player Joã.
What are the origins of the name Candace Pina?
The name Candace Pina combines two different traditions: the first name Candace has English roots, while the surname Pina originates from Spanish.
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