Celesta

Meaning of Celesta

Celesta has graceful Latin roots in caelestis, meaning “heavenly,” and its gentle sound conjures moonlit skies and lullabies at twilight. Delightfully rare—hovering near the 900th spot in recent U.S. charts—this under-the-radar treasure blends timeless elegance with a playful twinkle. Three syllables tumble off the tongue as suh-LES-tuh, like a bell chime at dawn, even sharing its name with the delicate keyboard instrument that sprinkles magic over holiday classics. Parents enchanted by Celesta imagine a little girl trailing whispers of stardust wherever she goes, her name both poetically resonant and warmly inviting. Parents who seek a name that feels like a secret handshake with the heavens will find Celesta shining bright through life’s everyday moments.

Pronunciation

English

  • Pronunced as suh-LES-tuh (/səˈlɛstə/)

U.S. Popularity Chart

Notable People Named Celesta

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