Celina (given name)
Celina (/səˈliːnə/) 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]
| Pronunciation | /səˈliːnə/ |
|---|---|
| Gender | female |
| Origin | |
| Word/name | Latin |
| Meaning | “Woman from the Caecilia gens.” |
| Other names | |
| Related names | Cecilia, Céline, Marcel, Selena, Selene, Selin, Selina |
People
- Celina González (1929–2015), Cuban singer and songwriter
- Celina Hinchcliffe (born 1976), English television sports broadcaster
- Celina Jade (born 1985), actress
- Celina Jaitly (born 1981), Indian actress
- Celina Jesionowska (born 1933), Polish sprinter
- Celina Kanunnikava, Polish-Belarusian artist
- Celina Midelfart (born 1973), Norwegian businesswoman
- Celina Ree (born 1990), Danish pop rock singer and songwriter
- Celina Seghi (born 1920), Italian former alpine skier
Notes
- Hanks, Patrick; Hardcastle, Kate; Hodges, Flavia (2006). Oxford Dictionary of First Names. Oxford University Press. pp. 243, 303. ISBN 0-19-861060-2.
- "Celina - Baby Name Meaning, Origin, and Popularity". Nameberry. Retrieved 2022-12-27.
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