Origin and History of CELESTINA

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CELESTINA is a Spanish name that originated in the medieval kingdom of Aragon. The name is derived from the Latin word celeste, meaning 'heavenly.' The name was originally given to a princess who was the daughter of King James I of Aragon and his second wife, Maria of Castile. The princess was named after the Virgin Mary. The name was later adopted by a Spanish princess who was the daughter of King Philip II of Spain and his first wife, Mariana of Austria. The princess was named after the Roman goddess of the sky, Celeste. The name was also adopted by a Spanish princess who was the daughter of King Ferdinand VII of Spain and his second wife, Maria Christina of Austria. The princess was named after the Austrian archduchess Maria Christina. The name was also adopted by a Spanish actress who was the daughter of actor Antonio Moreno and his first wife, Dolores del Río. The actress was named after the Roman goddess of the night, Celeste.