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Marcella
Of Mars (fem.)
Origin
Latin
Used in
itesen
Origin and meaning of Marcella
Marcella is the feminine form of the Latin Marcellus, itself a diminutive of Marcus, tied to the god Mars and to ideas of vigour and spirit. The name thus evokes strength and devotion. Borne since Roman antiquity and made famous by early Christian saints, it keeps a classic, elegant flavour, common above all in Italy and, in its variants, across France and the Spanish-speaking world.
Variants around the world
How Marcella is said in other languages.
MarcelaMarcelleMarceline
Famous people
- Santa Marcella— saint
- Marcella Bella— singer
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