The name is from the Latin cognomen, Caelianus, which is likely derived from the Latin caelus (heaven).
Celian has been in occasional use in Sweden & the Netherlands.
In recent years, Célian and its various forms have been in the Top 500 Most Popular Male Names in France. It is currently the 301st Most Popular Male Name.
Other forms include:
- Celiaan (Dutch)
- Selyan (French)
- Selian/Zelian (German)
- Celiano (Italian/Portuguese/Spanish)
Feminine forms include:
- Celiana (Dutch/German/Italian/Portuguese/Spanish)
- Céliane (French)
- Célianne/Selyane (French)
- Zeliana (German)
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