Celeste: meaning, definitions and examples

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celeste

 

[ səˈlɛs.tɪ ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

name, color

Celeste is often used as a feminine given name, derived from the Latin 'caelestis', meaning 'heavenly' or 'of the sky.' Additionally, it can refer to a light blue color reminiscent of the sky.

Synonyms

aqua, heavenly, sky-blue

Examples of usage

  • Her name is Celeste, which means heavenly.
  • The room was painted a lovely celeste color.
  • She gazed at the celeste sky at sunset.

Translations

Translations of the word "celeste" in other languages:

🇵🇹 celeste

🇮🇳 आसमान का रंग

🇩🇪 himmelblau

🇮🇩 langit

🇺🇦 небесний

🇵🇱 niebieski

🇯🇵 天色の

🇫🇷 céleste

🇪🇸 celeste

🇹🇷 gök mavisi

🇰🇷 하늘색의

🇸🇦 سماوي

🇨🇿 nebeský

🇸🇰 nebeský

🇨🇳 天蓝色的

🇸🇮 nebe

🇮🇸 himinn

🇰🇿 аспан

🇬🇪 კოსმიური

🇦🇿 səmavi

🇲🇽 celeste

Word origin

The name Celeste has Latin origins, stemming from 'caelestis', meaning ‘heavenly’ or ‘celestial’. It became popular in various cultures, particularly in French and English, during the 19th century. The association with the sky and the divine contributes to its use in names and as a descriptor for a soft blue color. Over time, the name has been embraced in various regions, appearing in literary works, art, and modern popular culture, often symbolizing grace and beauty.