Marisela
mah-ree-SEH-lah
Popularity
#4335
Letters
8
Syllables
4
Origin
Spanish
Total Births
10,311
Peak Year
#418 in 1985
First Recorded
1945
Style
Sophisticated & Formal
Spelling
Tricky to spell
What It Means
A Spanish name that is a combination of Maria and the suffix -sela, possibly derived from 'sol' meaning 'sun'. Thus, 'Maria of the sun.'
Numerology
The Builder
Stable, disciplined, and hardworking. Names at 4 convey groundedness and reliability.
Famous Namesakes
Marisela Berti
Venezuelan actress
Marisela González
Mexican actress
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