What is the origin of the name Marcelino?

Marcelino is a name of Spanish origin.

How popular is the name Marcelino?

Marcelino is currently ranked #1643 in the United States and is stable in popularity.

How do you pronounce Marcelino?

Marcelino is pronounced mahr-seh-LEE-noh.

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Marcelino

mahr-seh-LEE-noh

Popularity

#1643

stable

Letters

Syllables

Origin

Spanish

Total Births

7,372

Peak Year

#130 in 2006

First Recorded

1888

Style

Sophisticated & Formal

Spelling

Tricky to spell

What It Means

A Spanish and Portuguese diminutive of Marcel, which is derived from the Roman name Marcellus, meaning 'young warrior.'

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Marcel Marci Lino

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Numerology

The Leader

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

Nicknames

Marcel Marci Lino

Spelling Variations

Marcellino

Similar Names

Mateo Cristiano Alejandro Emiliano

Personality Traits

CharmingEnergeticAmbitiousSociable

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