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Mariella

mah-ree-EL-uh

Popularity

#992

rising

Letters

8

Syllables

4

Origin

Italian

Total Births

4,934

Peak Year

#260 in 2024

First Recorded

1914

Style

Soft & Gentle, Sophisticated & Formal

Spelling

Tricky to spell

What It Means

A combination of Maria and Ella, both popular names. Maria is of Hebrew origin, meaning "bitter" or "rebellious" but also associated with "beloved". Ella is Germanic, meaning "all" or "fairy maiden".

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Numerology

9

The Idealist

Compassionate, humanitarian, and visionary. Names vibrating at 9 carry universal love.

Famous Namesakes

  • Mariella Devia

    Italian operatic soprano known for bel canto roles

Nicknames

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Personality Traits

GracefulElegantKindCreative

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