Celia
heavenly or of the sky (Latin)
Celia is a spanish / english girl name in the Philippines. In the civil registry as of May 2021 it is number 411, with 19,838 records. It has 2 syllables.
Origin and meaning
heavenly or of the sky (Latin)
Celia originates from Latin roots associated with heaven (caelum) or the Roman gens Caecilia. In the Philippines, it was widely adopted during the Spanish colonial era as a Catholic Christian name. It also holds a distinct place in Philippine literature through Francisco Balagtas' dedication in 'Florante at Laura'.
Derived from the Roman family name Caecilius or directly from the Latin 'caelum' meaning heaven. It entered Philippine naming traditions primarily through the Spanish colonial period and remains a classic Hispanic-Christian given name.
Name character
In the Philippines
Frequently shortened to 'Cely', 'Cel', or 'Ely'. Often carried by older generations or middle-aged women, and celebrated in high school literature classes due to the poem 'Kay Selya'.
Related forms
- Celia Spanish
- Celia Italian
- Celia English
- Célie French
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Celia with common surname pairs
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How do I use Celia with two Filipino surnames?
Celia is the given name. The full name is Celia + mother's maiden surname + father's surname. Score a pair from a combination page or the homepage search.
Is Celia a common girl name in the Philippines?
In the civil registry as of May 2021, Celia is number 411, with 19,838 records. That is not the 2024 birth list, and it does not say the name is a better choice. How it sounds with both family surnames is a separate score.