"And he arose and went: and, behold, a man of Ethiopia, an eunuch of great authority under Candace queen of the Ethiopians, who had the charge of all her treasure."
Biblical Name · Ethiopian/Greek Origin
Candace Meaning in the Bible
Candace
girl
Candace was the royal title of the queens of Ethiopia, used as a name. It genuinely appears in the King James Bible: Philip meets "a man of Ethiopia, an eunuch of great authority under Candace queen of the Ethiopians, who had the charge of all her treasure" (Acts 8:27), and baptises him.
Is Candace in the Bible?
Yes — Candace appears in the King James Bible, including Acts 8:27.
Pronunciation:/KAN-diss/
OriginEthiopian/Greek
MeaningQueen; Pure; Incandescent
What does Candace mean?
Candace is a girl name of Ethiopian/Greek origin meaning "Queen; Pure; Incandescent". Candace was the title of the Ethiopian queen whose treasurer was converted and baptized by Philip on the road to Gaza. This Ethiopian official was reading Isaiah when Philip explained the gospel.
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What does Candace mean in the Bible?
Candace means "Queen; Pure; Incandescent" and is a name of Ethiopian/Greek origin. Below is what Scripture and Christian tradition attach to that meaning.
Candace was the title of the Ethiopian queen whose treasurer was converted and baptized by Philip on the road to Gaza. This Ethiopian official was reading Isaiah when Philip explained the gospel. The story shows God's heart for all nations.
Where does Candace appear in the Bible (KJV)?
Candace is connected to 1 key passage in the King James Bible, beginning with Acts 8:27. Each verse is quoted in full below.
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Which books of the Bible mention Candace?
Candace is mentioned across 1 book of the Bible. Follow any book below to read it in the KJV.
What is the spiritual meaning of Candace?
Candace represents God's global reach — the gospel traveling from Jerusalem to the heart of Africa through one seeker's hunger for Scripture.
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What names are related to Candace?
Names that pair well with Candace
Sibling sets, middle-name combinations, and complementary pairings chosen for matching origin, meaning, and similar syllable weight.
Harrison
boy
"Son of Harry; Son of the ruler"
Candace & Harrison
Abraham
boy
"Father of many nations"
Candace & Abraham
Abraham
boy
"Father of many nations"
Candace & Abraham
Alaric
boy
"Ruler of all; Noble ruler"
Candace & Alaric
Benjamin
boy
"Son of my right hand"
Candace & Benjamin
Christopher
boy
"Christ-bearer"
Candace & Christopher
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Candace name meaning: frequently asked questions
Yes — Candace appears in the King James Bible, including Acts 8:27.
Candace means "Queen; Pure; Incandescent." It is an Ethiopian/Greek name. The King James Bible uses it in Acts 8:27, so the meaning is carried by a real person in Scripture.
Ethiopian/Greek. Candace comes into English from Ethiopian/Greek and carries the sense "Queen; Pure; Incandescent." It appears in the King James Bible, including Acts 8:27.
Common questions about the name Candace
Can I download a free King James Bible PDF to study the name Candace?
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Where can I read the full biblical context for Candace?
You can read every verse where Candace appears in the King James Bible by downloading the free KJV PDF or reading online. The download page also includes a bookmarked Book of Psalms KJV PDF for easy reference.