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Celestina

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Pronounced seh-leh-STEE-nah /ˌsɛ.lɛˈsti.nɑ/Medium

Meaning: Italian/Spanish diminutive of Celeste/Celestina — from Latin caelestis, 'heavenly, of the sky'Medium

In 30 seconds: Heavenly and lyrical: Celestina is the Italian/Spanish Celeste — 'heavenly, of the sky'. Elegant, soft, and warm.
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Origin HighLatin
MeaningItalian/Spanish diminutive of Celeste/Celestina — from Latin caelestis, 'heavenly, of the sky'
U.S. rank (2025)#3476 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births44 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year1998
Total births (all-time)≈ 2,566

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 199818922025

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Celestina is an Italian and Spanish form of Celeste — from Latin caelestis, 'heavenly, of the sky' (Pope Celestine). An elegant, lyrical, soft name across Italy and the Spanish-speaking world.

In the U.S. it appears in Italian and Latino families. Rare, heavenly at the root, and elegant.

Did you know? Celeste means 'heavenly, of the sky' (Latin caelestis) — Celestina is its lyrical Italian and Spanish elaboration; elegant and soft.
Overall data confidence 80%
Behind the Name — Celestina — etymology

Variations

CelesteCelestineCelestina

Nicknames

TinaCeles

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If you like Celestina…

Celeste— the root name
Celestine— the French form
Celina— a fellow Cel- name
Cielo— the 'sky' Spanish name

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Celestina mean?

Celestina is the Italian/Spanish Celeste — Latin 'heavenly, of the sky'.

How do you pronounce Celestina?

It's said seh-leh-STEE-nah /ˌsɛ.lɛˈsti.nɑ/ — four syllables, stress on the third.

Is Celestina a boy or girl name?

Celestina is a girl's name.

How popular is Celestina?

Celestina is a rare name in the U.S.

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