EntertainmentCuban-American1925 – 2003
Cilia Cruz
Queen of Salsa, iconic Latin music performer
Biography
Cuban-American salsa singer known as the 'Queen of Salsa.' She became an international icon and won a Grammy Award for her contributions to Latin music.
Quick Facts
Category
Entertainment
Nationality
Cuban-American
Born
1925
Died
2003
Thinking about the name
Cilia
Latin origin
“Derived from the Latin Caelius, meaning 'heavenly' or 'of the sky,' this name also echoes the scientific term for hair-like structures. It has a refined, somewhat ethereal quality combined with an intellectual edge. The name works across cultures and carries both classical and contemporary appeal.”