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Marsella

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Pronounced mar-SELL-ah /mɑːrˈsɛl.ə/Medium

Meaning: A soft spelling of Marcella, the Latin feminine of Marcellus/Marcus, tied to Mars, the god of war ('of Mars; warlike'). The s-spelling gives a Spanish-flavored look; it also echoes the city Marseille.Low

In 30 seconds: A soft form of Marcella: Marsella means 'of Mars' (said 'mar-SELL-ah'). Classic, warm, and flowing.
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Origin MediumLatin, Spanish
MeaningA soft spelling of Marcella, the Latin feminine of Marcellus/Marcus, tied to Mars, the god of war ('of Mars; warlike'). The s-spelling gives a Spanish-flavored look; it also echoes the city Marseille.
U.S. rank (2024)#12934 ↗ Rising
2024 U.S. births7 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year1990
Total births (all-time)≈ 166

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 199419052024

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Marsella is a soft spelling of Marcella (Latin, 'of Mars; warlike'), the feminine of Marcus. The s-form reads Spanish-flavored and also recalls the French city Marseille; it feels classic and warm (said 'mar-SELL-ah').

It appears rarely for girls in the U.S., alongside Marcella. Rare, warm, and classic.

Did you know? Marsella is a spelling of Marcella, the Latin feminine tied to Mars, the god of war. The s-spelling gives it a Spanish flavor and echoes the port city Marseille (said 'mar-SELL-ah').
Overall data confidence 46%
References — Marsella — Form of Marcella; Latin 'of Mars'

Variations

MarcellaMarcelaMarsela

Nicknames

MarSella

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Marsella mean?

Marsella is a form of Marcella, the Latin feminine tied to Mars ('of Mars; warlike').

How do you pronounce Marsella?

It's said mar-SELL-ah /mɑːrˈsɛl.ə/ — three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Marsella a boy or girl name?

Marsella is used as a girl's name.

How popular is Marsella?

Marsella is a rare name for girls in the U.S.

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