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Celia

Celia (name) means a feminine given name of Latin origin, introduced into English by Shakespeare in As You Like It. Example: “Celia is a loyal friend to Rosalind in As You Like It.”

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A feminine given name of Latin origin, introduced into English by Shakespeare in As You Like It.
"Celia is a loyal friend to Rosalind in As You Like It."

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Celias plural

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Etymology

From Latin Caelia, feminine of the Roman family name Caelius, probably from caelum, "heaven."

Origin: Latin

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What does “Celia” mean?

The word “Celia” means a feminine given name of Latin origin, introduced into English by Shakespeare in As You Like It.

How do you use “Celia” in a sentence?

Here is “Celia” used in a sentence: “Celia is a loyal friend to Rosalind in As You Like It.”

What part of speech is “Celia”?

“Celia” is a name.

Where does the word “Celia” come from?

The word “Celia” comes from Latin. From Latin Caelia, feminine of the Roman family name Caelius, probably from caelum, "heaven.".

Is “Celia” a common word?

“Celia” is an uncommon word in modern English.

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