What is the origin of the name Seleste?

Seleste is a name of Latin origin.

How popular is the name Seleste?

Seleste is currently ranked #7180 in the United States and is rising in popularity.

How do you pronounce Seleste?

Seleste is pronounced seh-LEST.

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Seleste

seh-LEST

Popularity

#7180

rising

Letters

Syllables

Origin

Latin

Total Births

848

Peak Year

#66 in 2004

First Recorded

1969

Style

Soft & Gentle

Spelling

Moderate spelling

What It Means

Likely a variant spelling of Celeste, meaning "heavenly". Derived from the Latin word "caelestis".

Nickname Watch

Cel Lessie

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Numerology

The Idealist

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Nicknames

Cel Lessie

Spelling Variations

Celeste Celestia

Similar Names

Estelle Seraphina Luna Aurora

Personality Traits

GentleGracefulElegantIntuitive

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