Pronunciation | [selin] |
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Gender | female |
Word/name | Greek σελήνης selēnēs |
Meaning | moon |
Region of origin | France |
Céline, or sometimes Celine, is a French female given name, of Greek origin, meaning "moon" (See also Selina). Céline was frequently given as a first name in honour of two Gallo-Roman saints closely associated with the beginnings of the French nation: Saint Céline of Laon, mother of St Rémy, and Saint Céline of Meaux, a companion of Saint Geneviève; Feast day for both is 21 October. In addition it is notable for one of the sisters of Saint Thérèse of Lisieux, Céline Martin, who also became a nun. It may refer to: