Caela
Latin · Girl · 2 syllables
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About the name Caela
The name 'Caela' is a feminine given name meaning "heaven" or "sky," derived from the Latin *caelum*.
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Etymology
The name 'Caela' is a feminine given name meaning "heaven" or "sky," derived from the Latin *caelum*. It is used primarily in English-speaking cultures, often as a modern variant of Caelia or a feminine form of Caelus, with no specific religious or historical significance beyond occasional use in Roman mythological contexts.
Caela currently ranks #10,730 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1994.
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