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At a Glance
- Meaning
- Linked to Latin caelum ('heaven') via Caelina/Caelius; also used as a short form of Marceline
- Origin
- Latin (via French)
- Gender
- Girl
- Pronunciation
- seh-LEEN
Celine is a classic girls' name with roots in Latin, arriving in English by way of French. It traces back to the Latin word caelum, meaning 'heaven,' through the older names Caelina and Caelius, and has also been used as a shorter form of Marceline. It's pronounced seh-LEEN.
Meaning & Origin of Celine
Meaning: Linked to Latin caelum ('heaven') via Caelina/Caelius; also used as a short form of Marceline.
Origin: Latin (via French).
Source: Wiktionary.
How to Pronounce Celine
seh-LEENIPA /səˈliːn/
Popularity of Celine
In 2024, Celine ranked #227 among U.S. baby girl names, with 1,347 girls given the name that year — its highest ranking on record since the Social Security Administration's data begins in 1893.
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FAQ
What does the name Celine mean?
Linked to Latin caelum (‘heaven’) via Caelina/Caelius; also used as a short form of Marceline. (Source: Wiktionary)
How do you pronounce Celine?
Celine is pronounced seh-LEEN (IPA: /səˈliːn/).
Is Celine a popular name right now?
Celine is at its highest recorded popularity right now, ranked #227 in 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1893–2024.)
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