Celestine
Meaning of Celestine
Celestine is a beautiful and elegant name for a baby girl. It has various origins and associations, making it a versatile choice. The name Celestine originated from the Latin word "caelestis," meaning "heavenly" or "celestial." This celestial association gives the name a sense of mysticism and beauty. Celestine is also associated with the French language, as it is commonly used as a feminine given name in France. In French, Celestine is pronounced as seh-lehs-TEEN (/sɛ.lɛs.tin/). In English, it can be pronounced as suh-LES-teen (/səˈlɛs.tin/), while in German it is pronounced as tseh-LES-tee-nuh (/t͡seˈlɛs.ti.nə/). The variations of Celeste and Celesta are also popular choices for parents looking for similar names. Celestine has been used throughout history and continues to be well-loved today. It has consistently ranked among the top names for baby girls in the United States, showing its enduring appeal. Consider choosing the timeless name Celestine for your little one!
Pronunciation
French
- Pronunced as seh-lehs-TEEN (/sɛ.lɛs.tin/)
English
- Pronunced as suh-LES-teen (/səˈlɛs.tin/)
German
- Pronunced as tseh-LES-tee-nuh (/t͡seˈlɛs.ti.nə/)
U.S. Popularity Chart
Notable People Named Celestine
| Celestine Onwuliri - Celestine Onyemobi Elihe Onwuliri was a renowned academician in Parasitology and served as the 5th Vice Chancellor of FUTO University, as well as the Acting Vice Chancellor of the University of Jos. |
| Celestine Babayaro is a Nigerian former professional footballer known for his versatility in playing as a left-back or midfielder. |
| Celestine Cook was an African American businesswoman, community, and political activist, and the first African American to serve on the National Business Committee of the Arts. |
| Celestine Lazarus is a Nigerian professional footballer known for his role as a centre-back for Hungarian club Issimo SE. |
| Célestine Ketcha Courtès is a Cameroonian politician, serving as the mayor of Bangangté and president of the Network for Locally Elected Women of Africa. |
