Marella

Marella is a form of Mariella, which is regarded as the Italian diminutive of Maria. The exact origin and meaning of the name Maria as well as of Marella is not clearly defined.

What does the name Marella mean?

Marella is a derivative of Mariella, the Italian diminutive form of Maria. The origins and meanings of Maria, and thus of Marella, are uncertain. An Egyptian origin is suspected, meaning "the beloved," or a Hebrew origin encompassing various meanings such as "the well-nourished," "the sea myrrh," "the sea drop," "the rebellious one," or "the untamed." A diminutive form of Maria is often interpreted as "the little Maria." Compared to Mariella, Marella is rather rare. Other variants include Mariele (German), Marielle (French), Mariel (English), Mariela (Spanish, Bulgarian), and Marijela (South Slavic).

Where does the name Marella come from?

The name Marella has its roots in Aramaic and Ancient Hebrew, meaning among other things "the beloved" or "the well-nourished." In Egyptian, the word 'mry' means loved or 'mir' means bitter (Ancient Hebrew), while 'jam' means sea (Ancient Hebrew). Meanings such as 'rebellious' (Ancient Hebrew) or 'to fatten' (Ancient Hebrew) also occur. The language of the name is Italian.

How do you pronounce Marella?

The pronunciation of Marella is three syllables and fluid. In German, the name is usually pronounced as "Ma-rel-la" [maˈʁɛla]. It begins with an open, gentle sound and develops into a uniform syllable structure. The double consonant structure gives the name a distinct center, while the final "a" provides an open and warm sound. Overall, Marella sounds harmonious, round, and melodic, with a gentle and elegant character.

When is the name day of Marella?

The most significant name day for Marella is celebrated on September 12 (Feast of the Holy Name of Mary).

Popularity

In Germany, Marella is considered a rare first name. The name currently ranks 5,884th on the list of the most common female baby names. Its best placement was achieved in 2019 with rank 4,068. In the last ten years, Marella has been given as a first name about 20 times, placing it at 5,874th in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 7,054th.

Nicknames & pet names

Mare

Famous people

• Marella Agnelli (Italian writer)
• Marella Mamoun (Syrian swimmer)