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Marvella
How to Pronounce Marvella
Pronounced mar-VEL-ah /mɑrˈvɛl.ɑ/Medium
Meaning: An -ella elaboration of Marvel — from Latin mirabilis, 'a marvel, a wonder, a wondrous thing'Medium
Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data
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History & Origin
Marvella is an -ella elaboration of Marvel — from Latin mirabilis, 'a marvel, a wonder, a wondrous and admirable thing'. A lyrical, glamorous, vintage name; the -ella ending personalizes it (said 'mar-VEL-ah'; nickname Vella).
It registers thinly today. Rare, a-marvel-and-a-wonder at the root, and glamorous.
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What does the name Marvella mean?
Marvella elaborates Marvel — Latin 'a marvel, a wonder'.
How do you pronounce Marvella?
It's said mar-VEL-ah /mɑrˈvɛl.ɑ/ — three syllables, stress on the second.
Is Marvella a boy or girl name?
Marvella is a girl's name.
How popular is Marvella?
Marvella is a rare name in the U.S.