What is the origin of the name Marcela?

Marcela is a name of Latin origin.

How popular is the name Marcela?

Marcela is currently ranked #1472 in the United States and is stable in popularity.

How do you pronounce Marcela?

Marcela is pronounced mahr-SEH-lah.

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Marcela

mahr-SEH-lah

Popularity

#1472

stable

Letters

Syllables

Origin

Latin

Total Births

8,817

Peak Year

#210 in 1999

First Recorded

1908

Style

Strong & Bold, Sophisticated & Formal

Spelling

Moderate spelling

What It Means

Marcela is a feminine form of Marcellus, a Roman name derived from Mars, the god of war. It means 'young warrior' or 'belonging to Mars'.

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Marcy Marce

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Numerology

The Leader

Independent, ambitious, and original. Names with this number carry pioneering energy.

Famous Namesakes

Marcela Valladolid
Mexican-American chef and television personality
Marcela Serrano
Chilean writer

Nicknames

Marcy Marce

Spelling Variations

Marcella

Similar Names

Marcia Martina Mariana Gabriela

Personality Traits

AmbitiousIndependentStrong-willedPractical

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