Candis

Candis is a female first name, regarded as the English variant of Candace. This name originates from an hereditary title reserved for the queens of Ethiopia. Its roots lie in Nubian and it metaphorically means 'the Mother Queen.'

What does the name Candis mean?

Candis, a female first name, is regarded as the English form of Candace, which represents a title for the queen of Ethiopia. The name is derived from Nubian and can be interpreted as 'the Mother Queen.' In a direct sense, it means 'the Glowing One.' The origins of the name can be found in the ancient Egyptian or Kushitic word kdke or ktke, meaning 'glowing' and 'white-hot.' Kandake, Kentake, Kandace, and Candace were honorific titles for many queens and queen mothers of the historical African Kingdom of Kush, also known as Nubia and Ethiopia. Other variants include Candice, Candy, Candie, Candyce, Kandiah, and Kandia.

Where does the name Candis come from?

The origin of the name Candis is ancient Egyptian and Ethiopian, with its meaning being 'the Glowing One.' The ancient Egyptian and Ethiopian word components kdke or ktke stand for 'glowing' and 'white-hot.' The language is English.

How do you pronounce Candis?

Kän-diss

When is the name day of Candis?

The name day for Candis is celebrated on March 10.

Popularity

In Germany, Candis is a rather rare first name. In 2020, it ranked 4,158th on the list of the most common female baby names. Its best placement was in 2010, reaching 2,348th. Over the last ten years, Candis has been given as a first name fewer than ten times, resulting in a placement of 9,317th in the ten-year statistics. For the period from 2010 to 2024, it ranks 8,440th.

Nicknames & pet names

Candy

Famous people

• Candis Accola (actress)
• Candis Cayne (Japanese actress)