Celestine

Meaning of Celestine

The name Celestine swoops in like a whisper of stardust, carrying its Latin roots—Caelestis, “heavenly”—with an almost mischievous grace. From medieval chapels echoing with prayers to chic Parisian salons, Celestine dances between worlds, evoking daydreams of moonlit skies and angelic choirs. In English it’s pronounced suh-LES-teen, in French seh-lehs-TEEN, and in German tseh-LES-tee-nuh, each version a playful nod to its globe-trotting charm. Parents calling out this name might almost feel tiny meteorites of joy raining down in their living room—bold enough to stand out at the playground, yet soft as a lullaby at bedtime. With every “Celestine,” there’s a wink to the cosmos and a promise that little girls bearing it will always reach for the stars.

Pronunciation

French

  • Pronunced as seh-lehs-TEEN (/sɛ.lɛs.tin/)

English

  • Pronunced as suh-LES-teen (/səˈlɛs.tin/)

German

  • Pronunced as tseh-LES-tee-nuh (/t͡seˈlɛs.ti.nə/)

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Notable People Named Celestine

Celestine Onwuliri -
Celestine Babayaro -
Celestine Cook -
Celestine Lazarus -
Célestine Ketcha Courtès -
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