Celinda
Meaning of Celinda
Celinda, pronounced /səˈlɪn.də/, derives from a convergence of classical elements—most notably the Latin caelum (“heaven”) or the Greek selene (“moon”)—combined with the Germanic or Romance feminine suffix -inda, yielding a name that analytically connotes both celestial luminosity and tender grace. First appearing in English‐language registers in the eighteenth century, it enjoyed modest but measurable usage in North American birth statistics throughout the mid-twentieth century—peaking in the 1960s within the 700–800 rank range—before gradually receding below the top 900 by the early 2010s. Its Cool, formal tonal quality and sparse literal associations appeal to parents seeking a technically sophisticated choice that evokes an ethereal, upward-reaching sensibility without sacrificing understated rarity in contemporary Anglo-American naming practice.
Pronunciation
English
- Pronunced as suh-LIN-duh (/səˈlɪn.də/)
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Notable People Named Celinda
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