The baby name Selest is a Female name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced /səˈlɛst/ (seh-LEST).
Selest is Latin in Origin.
The baby name Selest is a Female name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced /səˈlɛst/ (seh-LEST).
Selest is Latin in Origin.
Selest is a modern respelling of Celeste, ultimately from Latin caelestis, "heavenly" or "of the sky." Through French Céleste and Italian/Spanish Celeste, the word-name has long carried ethereal and sacred overtones; in Spanish it also evokes the color "sky-blue".
The root appears in late Latin Christian texts and in the papal name Celestine (Latin Caelestinus), which reinforced its devotional aura. Celeste entered English use in the 19th century, rose again in the late 20th, and the streamlined Selest emerged more recently, remaining rare and sometimes seen in Slavic transliteration. Related forms include Celeste/Céleste, Seleste, and Celest; elaborations and cognates are Celestine/Célestine, Celestina, Celestino, Célestin, and Polish Celestyn. Usage is unisex in several Romance languages but predominantly feminine in English today.
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HR | Girls | 0 | #294 | 1 | 3,687 |
| ZA | 0 | #472 | 3 | 14,421 | |
| PS | Girls | 0 | #547 | 1 | 10,981 |
| AR | Girls | 0 | #630 | 1 | 8,289 |
| SG | Girls | 0 | #632 | 1 | 18,916 |
| United States | Girls | 2005 | #919 | 6 | 9,844 |
| ZA | Girls | 0 | #1,229 | 8 | 25,928 |
| MX | Girls | 0 | #1,266 | 2 | 17,781 |
| ZA | Boys | 0 | #1,272 | 1 | 25,619 |
Selest is popular in 7 countries — most recent births per country:
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