Celest
Latin · Girl · 2 syllables
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About the name Celest
The name 'Celest' is a variant of 'Celeste,' derived from the Latin *caelestis* meaning "heavenly" or "of the sky." It is primarily used in English and French-speaking cultures, often within Christian contexts due to its association with divine or celestial themes, though it has no specific historical figure or widespread religious tradition tied to it.
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Etymology
The name 'Celest' is a variant of 'Celeste,' derived from the Latin *caelestis* meaning "heavenly" or "of the sky." It is primarily used in English and French-speaking cultures, often within Christian contexts due to its association with divine or celestial themes, though it has no specific historical figure or widespread religious tradition tied to it.
Celest currently ranks #11,141 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2004.
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