Celina (given name) explained

Celina
Gender:female
Meaning:“Woman from the Caecilia gens.”
Language origin:Latin
Related Names:Cecilia, Céline, Marcel, Selena, Selene, Selin, Selina

Celina is a feminine given name derived from the Roman name Cecilia, referring to a woman from the Caecilia gens. Alternately, it is considered a form of the name Marceline, a French feminine form of the name Marcel. The French version of the name is Céline.[1] The name has also been considered a variation of the name Selene, the Greek goddess and personification of the Moon, and its variants Selena and Selina.[2]

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Notes and References

  1. Book: Hanks. Patrick. Hardcastle. Kate . Hodges. Flavia. 2006. Oxford Dictionary of First Names. Oxford University Press . 243, 303. 0-19-861060-2.
  2. Web site: Celina - Baby Name Meaning, Origin, and Popularity. Nameberry. 2022-12-27.