"Set your affection on things above, not on things on the earth."
Christian Name · Latin Origin
Celestine Meaning — Origin & Biblical Significance
Celestine
girl
Celestine means "Heavenly; Of the sky", a girl's name of Latin origin. The name Celestine does not appear in the King James Bible; it is chosen by Christian families for its meaning rather than for a person in Scripture. Celestine sets affection above — the heavenly conversation, the eternal gaze, the citizen whose true country is the sky.
Is Celestine in the Bible?
No — the name Celestine does not appear in the King James Bible. Christian families use it for its meaning, "Heavenly; Of the sky", and for the biblical themes that meaning touches, not because anyone in Scripture is called Celestine.
Pronunciation:/SEL-es-teen/
OriginLatin
MeaningHeavenly; Of the sky
What does Celestine mean?
Celestine is a girl name of Latin origin meaning "Heavenly; Of the sky". Celestine is heavenly — the mind set on things above. 'Set your affection on things above, not on things on the earth.' Celestine lifts the gaze from temporal to eternal, from earthly to heavenly.
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What does Celestine mean in the Bible?
Celestine means "Heavenly; Of the sky" and is a name of Latin origin. Below is what Scripture and Christian tradition attach to that meaning.
Celestine is heavenly — the mind set on things above. 'Set your affection on things above, not on things on the earth.' Celestine lifts the gaze from temporal to eternal, from earthly to heavenly.
What does the Bible say about the meaning of Celestine?
Celestine is not a name the King James Bible uses, so the passages below are quoted for the meaning they share with it — "Heavenly; Of the sky" — not because Scripture names anyone Celestine.
"For our conversation is in heaven; from whence also we look for the Saviour."
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What are the variants and nicknames of Celestine?
Celestine has 1 recorded variant, short form, and translation across languages and biblical traditions.
Variants & related forms
Which books of the Bible mention Celestine?
Celestine is mentioned across 2 books of the Bible. Follow any book below to read it in the KJV.
What is the spiritual meaning of Celestine?
Celestine sets affection above — the heavenly conversation, the eternal gaze, the citizen whose true country is the sky.
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Names like Celestine
Other Latin biblical names that share the spirit of "Heavenly; Of the sky" — discovered by matching meaning category and origin.
Names that pair well with Celestine
Sibling sets, middle-name combinations, and complementary pairings chosen for matching origin, meaning, and similar syllable weight.
Amadeus
boy
"Love of God; Beloved of God"
Celestine & Amadeus
Augustine
boy
"Great; Magnificent"
Celestine & Augustine
Fortunatus
boy
"Fortunate or blessed"
Celestine & Fortunatus
Fortunatus
boy
"Blessed; Fortunate"
Celestine & Fortunatus
Fortunatus
boy
"Blessed; Fortunate; Lucky"
Celestine & Fortunatus
Ignatius
boy
"Fiery one; Ardent"
Celestine & Ignatius
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Celestine name meaning: frequently asked questions
Common questions about the name Celestine
Can I download a free King James Bible PDF to study the name Celestine?
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Where can I read the full biblical context for Celestine?
You can read every verse where Celestine appears in the King James Bible by downloading the free KJV PDF or reading online. The download page also includes a bookmarked Book of Psalms KJV PDF for easy reference.