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Marcellina
Pronounced mar-suh-LEE-nuh /ˌmɑɹ.səˈliː.nə/High
Meaning: A feminine form of the Latin Marcellinus, itself a diminutive of Marcellus, which is a diminutive of Marcus - a name generally derived from Mars, the Roman god of war. Several early saints carry the name.Medium
Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data
U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.
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History & Origin
Marcellina is a feminine form of Marcellinus, a Roman name built by diminutive on Marcellus and, before that, on Marcus. Marcus itself is generally derived from Mars, the Roman god of war, and was one of the commonest Roman first names. Saints Marcellinus and Marcellina belong to the early Christian centuries, and the name has stayed in steady use in Italy, Poland and Spanish-speaking countries. Its American use is rare and old-fashioned in the best sense (said 'mar-suh-LEE-nuh').
It appears only in very small numbers in the U.S. Rare, classical, and ornate.
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What does the name Marcellina mean?
Marcellina is a Latin feminine of Marcellinus, built on Marcellus and Marcus - names generally traced to Mars.
How do you pronounce Marcellina?
It's said mar-suh-LEE-nuh /ˌmɑɹ.səˈliː.nə/ - four syllables, stress on the third.
Is Marcellina a boy or girl name?
Marcellina is used as a girl's name.
How popular is Marcellina?
Marcellina is extremely rare in the U.S.