What is the origin of the name Celesta?

Celesta is a name of Latin origin.

How popular is the name Celesta?

Celesta is currently ranked #13778 in the United States and is rising in popularity.

How do you pronounce Celesta?

Celesta is pronounced seh-LES-tah.

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Celesta

seh-LES-tah

Popularity

#13778

rising

Letters

Syllables

Origin

Latin

Total Births

2,136

Peak Year

#47 in 1921

First Recorded

1881

Style

Soft & Gentle, Sophisticated & Formal

Spelling

Moderate spelling

What It Means

Derived from the Latin word 'caelestis', meaning 'heavenly' or 'of the heavens'.

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Celeste Celia Les

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Numerology

The Achiever

Powerful, determined, and success-oriented. Names at 8 project confidence and ambition.

Famous Namesakes

Celeste Holm
American stage, film, and television actress

Nicknames

Celeste Celia Les

Spelling Variations

Celeste Céleste Celestia

Similar Names

Seraphina Aurora Luna

Personality Traits

ElegantSophisticatedKindCreative

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