Marcelino

Marcelino represents the Spanish and Portuguese variant of the ancient Roman name Marcellinus, which in turn is derived from Marcellus. The name has its origins in the Latin Marcus and carries the meaning "the one dedicated to Mars," referring to the Roman god of war Mars.

What does the name Marcelino mean?

Marcelino is the Spanish and Portuguese form of the Roman name Marcellinus, which originates from Marcellus. Its roots lie in the Latin name Marcus, which gives it the meaning "the one dedicated to Mars." International variants of Marcellinus include Marcellin (French), Marcellino (Italian), and Marcelinho (Portuguese).

Where does the name Marcelino come from?

The origin of the name Marcelino goes back to Marcellinus, an ancient Roman family name derived from Marcellus, a diminutive form of the Latin Marcus. The name's origin can be found in the Latin "mart-kos," meaning "dedicated to Mars" or "belonging to." The Latin

How do you pronounce Marcelino?

The pronunciation of Marcelino is melodic and consists of four to five syllables. It is pronounced as "Mar-ce-li-no" [maʁt͡seˈliːno], with open vowels and clear consonants alternating. The middle syllable receives the emphasis, giving the name a dynamic touch. The ending "-no" provides a harmonious conclusion. Marcelino sounds lively and elegant - rhythmic, warm, and with an international flair.

When is the name day of Marcelino?

The name day of Marcelino is celebrated on June 2, together with Petrus and Marcellinus.

Popularity

Marcelino is a common first name in Germany and currently ranks 4,024th on the list of the most popular male first names. Its best ranking was in 2007 when it reached 1,124th place. In the last ten years, Marcelino has been given as a first name about 70 times, placing it 2,964th in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 2,717th.

Nicknames & pet names

Celino / Lino / Marcel / Marci / Maze / Ninochen

Similar first names

Famous people

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