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Celeste

suh-LEHST

Celeste (name) means a feminine given name of French and Latin origin meaning "heavenly"; also a small city in Texas. Example: “Celeste means "heavenly" in French.”

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A feminine given name of French and Latin origin meaning "heavenly"; also a small city in Texas.
"Celeste means "heavenly" in French."
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Etymology

From French Céleste, from Latin caelestis ("heavenly").

Origin: Latin

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does “Celeste” mean?

The word “Celeste” means a feminine given name of French and Latin origin meaning "heavenly"; also a small city in Texas.

How do you pronounce “Celeste”?

“Celeste” is pronounced suh-LEHST (/səˈlɛst/ in IPA).

How do you use “Celeste” in a sentence?

Here is “Celeste” used in a sentence: “Celeste means "heavenly" in French.”

What part of speech is “Celeste”?

“Celeste” is a name.

Where does the word “Celeste” come from?

The word “Celeste” comes from Latin. From French Céleste, from Latin caelestis ("heavenly").

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