Araceli
Araceli is a Christian girl name of Latin, via Spanish origin, meaning “Altar of heaven”.
| Meaning | Altar of heaven |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Latin, via Spanish |
| Pronunciation | ah-rah-SEH-lee |
| Tradition | Christian |
| Used in | Spain, Mexico |
Meaning and origin of Araceli
Araceli comes from Latin ara coeli, 'altar of heaven'. It refers to the church of Santa Maria in Aracoeli on Rome's Capitoline Hill, where a medieval legend says the Sibyl showed Emperor Augustus a vision of the Virgin and Child above an altar. Devotion to Our Lady of Aracoeli spread to Spain, notably to Lucena in Andalusia, where she is patroness. The name is used across Spain and Latin America.
Is Araceli a Christian name?
Araceli is a Marian name, honouring the Virgin Mary under the title of Aracoeli. It is common in Catholic families, with a feast in Lucena each May.
How popular is Araceli?
An established name in Spain and Mexico, more common among women born before 2000.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Araceli mean?
Araceli means 'Altar of heaven'. It is of Latin, via Spanish origin.
Is Araceli a Christian name?
Araceli is a Marian name, honouring the Virgin Mary under the title of Aracoeli. It is common in Catholic families, with a feast in Lucena each May.
How do you pronounce Araceli?
Araceli is pronounced ah-rah-SEH-lee.
Is Araceli a boy or girl name?
Araceli is usually a girl name.