Selester
Latin · Girl · 3 syllables
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About the name Selester
The given name 'Selester' is derived from the Latin name 'Selestes', which is a variant of 'Caelus', meaning 'heavenly' or 'sky', and is of Latin origin.
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Etymology
The given name 'Selester' is derived from the Latin name 'Selestes', which is a variant of 'Caelus', meaning 'heavenly' or 'sky', and is of Latin origin. Selester is used in various cultures, including Christianity, and is associated with Saint Caelius, a 3rd-century martyr.
Selester currently ranks #5,665 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1925.
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