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Celeste

Girl · Latin · Medium name

Meaning
Heavenly; of the sky
Pronunciation
suh-LEST
Origin
Latin

From Latin 'caelestis' meaning heavenly or of the sky.

Popularity
Uncommon in United States (2023)

Popularity: Behind the Name, 2023

VintageNature-inspiredSoft and gentle

Languages in use: Latin, French, English

Commonly used in: United States, France, United Kingdom

Also recorded as Girl.

Alternate spellings

  • CelestineFrench / English

    Extended form.

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Sources for this record

Behind the Name, Latin Name Entries (2024). Last verified 2025-01-20.

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