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Céline, sometimes spelled Celine, is a French female first name version of Latin origin, coming from Caelīna, the feminine form of the Roman cognomen Caelīnus, meaning "heavenly". Its equivalent in Spanish, Italian, and Portuguese is Celina. Céline was frequently chosen as a first name in honour of two Gallo-Roman saints closely associated with the beginnings of the French nation:
heavenly
A girl name with 2 syllables. Currently considered rare.
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The name Celine has roots in Latin, deriving from 'caelestis' meaning 'heavenly' or 'of the sky.' It gained popularity partly due to Saint Celine, the mother of Saint Therese of Lisieux, a revered figure in Catholicism. The name evokes a sense of grace, spirituality, and ethereal beauty, making it a popular choice in many Western cultures.
Celine Dion, Celine Sallette, Celine Tran
Cel, Lena
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