Celester
Latin · Girl · 3 syllables
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About the name Celester
The name 'Celester' is a variant of 'Celeste', derived from the Latin *caelestis* meaning "heavenly" or "of the sky." It is used primarily in English-speaking cultures, often as a feminine given name, with no specific religious or historical prominence beyond its association with celestial imagery.
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Etymology
The name 'Celester' is a variant of 'Celeste', derived from the Latin *caelestis* meaning "heavenly" or "of the sky." It is used primarily in English-speaking cultures, often as a feminine given name, with no specific religious or historical prominence beyond its association with celestial imagery.
Celester currently ranks #5,903 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1936.
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