Cele is both a surname and a given name. In South Africa it is known as a surname of the Cele Clan

Notable people Notable people with the name include:

Surname: Bheki Cele (born 1952), South African politician Clara Germana Cele (1890–1912), South African girl Henry Cele (1949–2007), South African actor Siboniso Cele (born 1985), South African canoeist Zibuse Cele, South African politician

Given name: Cele Abba (1906–1992), Italian actress