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Mariella
Little Mary (affectionate dim.)
Origin
ItalianHebrew
Used in
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Origin and meaning of Mariella
Mariella is an Italian pet form of Maria, a name going back to the Hebrew Miryam and layered by tradition with meanings such as 'beloved' or 'lady'. The -ella suffix adds a fond, bright note typical of southern Italian diminutives. It is a distinctly Italian name, little used abroad, blending the solemnity of its Marian root with the sweetness of a warm, familiar form.
Variants around the world
How Mariella sounds in other languages.
Mariela
Famous people
- Mariella Devia— singer
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