Graciela
GirlSpanish · Spanish: /ɡɾaˈsje.la/ in Latin America; /ɡɾaˈθje.la/ in much of Spain.
Graciela combines the meaning of grace with a flowing -ela ending and a firm Gr- opening.
Origin
Spanish
Pronunciation
Spanish: /ɡɾaˈsje.la/ in Latin America; /ɡɾaˈθje.la/ in much of Spain.
Grace; charm or favour.
Graciela is a Spanish feminine name meaning “grace”, formed as an expansion of Gracia. Its root is Latin gratia. The meaning has room for both charm and favour: the Spanish word gracia can describe an appealing quality or a freely given gift. The Spanish rhythm is gra-CIE-la, with the middle syllable stressed. Across Latin America, the c sounds like s; in much of Spain it has the th sound of English thin. The ie stays together, giving the name a flowing centre rather than two separate vowel beats. The crisp Gr- opening adds definition to the rounded -ela ending, making Graciela feel elegant without losing its warmth.
Etymology: An expanded Spanish form of Gracia, from gracia and ultimately Latin gratia.
Spelling table
Code
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Braille
⠠⠛⠗⠁⠉⠊⠑⠇⠁
Name popularity
United States
Latest year: 2025
Girls
Rank1,835
Source
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Origin
Spanish
Origin
Latin
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