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GirlLatin & Italian

Marcella

The feminine counterpart of the Roman name Marcellus, a diminutive of Marcus tied to the war god Mars.

Meaning and origin

Marcella is the feminine form of Marcellus, itself a diminutive of Marcus that goes back to Mars, the Roman god of war.

How to pronounce Marcella

Italianmar-CHEL-lah /marˈtʃɛlla/

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