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The Name Celestine - Origin and Meaning of Celestine
  



The Name Celestine - Origin and Meaning of Celestine


Gender

Masculine and Feminine

Origin of the Name Celestine

Latin

Usage of the Name Celestine

English

Meaning of the Name Celestine

The name Celestine has two meanings:
1. As a masculine name it comes from the Late Latin name Caelestinus, which is derived from the name Caelestis meaning "heavenly" (derived from the Latin word "caelum" meaning "heaven").
2. As a feminine name it is used as a variant of Célestine.

Famous Bearers

The name Celestine name was borne by five Popes of the Roman Catholic Church.
Bearers of the name include Celestine Sibley (1914 - 1999), an American female author and journalist; Celestine Babayaro (born 1978), a Nigerian male footballer; Celestine Cruz Gonzaga, known as Toni Gonzaga (born 1984), a Filipino actress and singer.

Names Related to Celestine

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