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Celia

Girl · Latin · Medium name

Meaning
Heavenly, of the heavens, blind

Meaning varies between reference sources.

Pronunciation
SEEL-yuh
Origin
Latin

From Latin 'caelum' meaning heaven; a form of Cecilia.

Popularity
Uncommon in United States (2023)

Popularity: Behind the Name, 2023

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Languages in use: Latin, English, Spanish

Commonly used in: United States, Italy, United Kingdom

Alternate spellings

  • CelioItalian / Spanish

    Masculine form.

Cultural associations

People who share this name. These are context, not the origin of the name.

  • Celia

    1st century

    Nickname of the Roman poet Catullus's beloved, Lesbia.

Similar names

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Cecilia

seh-SEEL-yuh

Girl · Latin

Meaning: Blind, heavenly, musical

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Celeste

suh-LEST

Girl · Latin

Meaning: Heavenly; of the sky

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Domitila

doh-mih-TEE-luh

Girl · Latin

Meaning: Tamed, of the family, domestic

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Julia

JOO-lee-uh

Girl · Latin

Meaning: Youthful, downy-bearded

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Antonia

an-TOH-nee-uh

Girl · Latin

Meaning: Priceless, flourishing

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Sources for this record

Behind the Name, Latin Name Entries (2024). Last verified 2025-01-15.

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