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Celestino
Pronounced seh-leh-STEE-noh /ˌsɛ.lɛˈsti.noʊ/Medium
Meaning: Italian/Spanish form of Celestine — from Latin caelestis, 'heavenly, of the sky'Medium
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History & Origin
Celestino is the Italian and Spanish form of Celestine — from Latin caelestis, 'heavenly, of the sky' (Pope Celestine V, who famously resigned). A melodic, devout, classic name across Italy, Spain, and Latin America (nickname Tino).
In the U.S. it appears in Italian and Latino families. Rare, heavenly at the root, and melodic.
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What does the name Celestino mean?
Celestino is the Italian/Spanish Celestine — Latin 'heavenly, of the sky'.
How do you pronounce Celestino?
It's said seh-leh-STEE-noh /ˌsɛ.lɛˈsti.noʊ/ — four syllables, stress on the third.
Is Celestino a boy or girl name?
Celestino is a boy's name.
How popular is Celestino?
Celestino is a rare name in the U.S.