Celena
Fact sheet
- Name
- Celena
- Gender
- Girl name
- Syllables
- 3
Celena is an anglicized variant of Celina, which in turn is a derivative of the names Marcelina or Celia. The name is translated as 'the one dedicated to Mars' and is derived from the Latin mart-kos, meaning 'dedicated to the Roman god of war Mars.' Alternatively, the meaning could also be 'the woman from the house of the Caelii.'
What does the name Celena mean?
Celena is the English form of Celina, which is considered a variation of the names Marcelina or Celia. The meaning of the name is 'the one dedicated to Mars,' derived from the Latin mart-kos, which means 'dedicated to (the Roman god of war) Mars.' Another interpretation could be 'the Heavenly One,' based on the Latin word caelum for 'the sky.' Additionally, Celena is also viewed as the Aragonese spelling of Selena, which traces back to Selene and translates to 'the Moon Goddess.' There may also be a connection to the Greek goddess Selene, who represents the moon. Alternative spellings include Selina, Seline, Silina, Selenay, Selenia, Selenka, Seleina, and Selenya. Other variants are Celine, Celin, Celiena, and Celinee.
Where does the name Celena come from?
The etymology of Celena points to a feminine first name that has ancient Greek and Latin roots and means 'the Heavenly One.' In Ancient Greek, selēnē means 'the moon' or sélas means 'light, brightness, radiance,' while in Latin, caelum means 'the sky' and mart-kos means 'dedicated to (the Roman god of war) Mars.' The languages in which this name appears are Aragonese and English.
How do you pronounce Celena?
Ce-le-na, where the 'e' sounds like in 'bed.'
When is the name day of Celena?
Celena celebrates her name day on January 31, March 19, and October 21.
Popularity
In Germany, Celena is a rather rare first name. Currently, it ranks 5,884th on the list of the most common female baby names. The name achieved its best ranking in 2019 at 2,172nd place. Over the last ten years, Celena has been given as a first name about 40 times, placing it 4,186th in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 4,654th.
Nicknames & pet names
Cely / Lena
Similar first names
Famous people
- Celena Mondie-Milner (sprinter from Great Britain)
- Celena Pieper (musical performer)
- Celena Shafer (singer from America)
Frequently asked questions about the name Celena
What is the origin of the name Celena?
Celena has both ancient Greek and Latin roots. The name means 'the Heavenly One' and is prevalent in the Aragonese and English languages.
What does the name Celena mean?
Celena is often interpreted as 'the one dedicated to Mars,' based on the Latin word mart-kos. Another interpretation is 'the Heavenly One,' derived from the Latin caelum for 'the sky.'
How popular is the name Celena?
The popularity of Celena varies by region, but it has gained appeal in recent years and is appreciated as a modern, elegant name.