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Celia

American  
[seel-yuh] / ˈsil yə /

noun

  1. a female given name, form of Cecilia.


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The winner of eight Latin Grammy Awards made her Coachella debut in 2022 with a performance that paid tribute to Latin music icons such as Selena, Celia Cruz, and Daddy Yankee.

From Barron's • Apr. 10, 2026

Soon after the American Civil Liberties Union lawyer Celia Wang began her argument, Trump abruptly rose and left.

From Salon • Apr. 1, 2026

Set in 1970s San Francisco, this turn-of-the-thumbscrews-tense novel upends noir conventions, placing a drab 19-year-old telephone operator, Celia Dent, center stage.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 2, 2026

Celia, 71, a retired teacher, said she has loved hosting both friends and family at the house.

From BBC • Jan. 24, 2026

Celia was right that they wouldn’t last the summer.

From "Keeping Pace" by Laurie Morrison