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Cesarina is the Italian feminine form of the name Cäsar, which in turn derives from the Roman family name Caesar. This was originally used by members of the Julian dynasty.
What does the name Cesarina mean?
The meaning of the name Cesarina is not definitively clarified, but it is often folk-etymologically interpreted as 'the one cut from the womb.' This refers to the tradition that the first bearer of the name, Gaius Julius Caesar, was born by cesarean section, thus 'cut out.' In antiquity, there were also other interpretations of the name. The origin of the term lies in Latin, derived from cædo or cædĕre, which means 'to cut,' 'to cut out,' 'to slaughter,' 'to strike,' 'to hew,' and 'to destroy.' Variants of the name include Cäsarina, Cäsarine, Cesaria, Cesarine, Cezara, and Cesira. Male forms include Casar, Caesarius, Cesar, Cesare, Cezar, and Cezary. The name gained popularity due to the veneration of the famous general and emperor Gaius Julius Caesar, who lived in the 1st century BC.
Where does the name Cesarina come from?
Cesarina is a female first name of Latin origin with the meaning 'the one cut from the womb.' The Latin
How do you pronounce Cesarina?
The pronunciation of the name Cesarina is four syllables and rhythmically differentiated. It is pronounced as 'Se-sa-ri-na' [zezaˈʁiːna], with the third syllable featuring a long 'i' that forms the tonal peak. The soft 's' sounds give the name an elegant touch. The open 'a' at the end provides a clear conclusion. Thus, Cesarina sounds melodious and feminine - soft, melodic, and with classical grace.
When is the name day of Cesarina?
The name day of Cesarina falls on August 27.
Popularity
Cesarina is a rather rare name in Germany. It has not yet found a place in the German first name charts. In Austria, the name reached its best ranking in 2020 at position 1,837 in the first name charts. In the last ten years, Cesarina has been given as a first name less than ten times there, placing it at position 5,065 in the corresponding ten-year statistics. From 1984 to 2024, it ranks 7,542 in Austria.
Nicknames & pet names
CeCe / Cessy
Similar first names
Famous people
- Cesarina Picchetto (singer from France)
- Cesarina Ricci de Tingoli (Italian composer)
- Cesarina Vighy (Italian writer)
Frequently asked questions about the name Cesarina
What is the origin of the name Cesarina?
Cesarina is a female first name of Latin origin, derived from the word 'cædo' or 'cædĕre,' which means 'to cut' or 'to cut out.'
What does the name Cesarina mean?
The meaning of the name Cesarina is often interpreted as 'the one cut from the womb,' in reference to Gaius Julius Caesar, who was born by cesarean section.
How popular is the name Cesarina?
Cesarina enjoys a certain popularity, especially in Italy, where the name is frequently used. The veneration of Gaius Julius Caesar has contributed to the name's popularity.