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Marzella
How to Pronounce Marzella
Pronounced mar-ZEL-uh /mɑːrˈzɛl.ə/Medium
Meaning: Marzella is a spelling of Marcella, the feminine of the Roman Marcellus, a diminutive of Marcus tied to Mars, the god of war, and so read as of Mars or little warrior; the z spelling reflects an Italian-influenced pronunciation.Low
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
Marzella shadowed the more familiar Marcella, touching a modest high around 1924. This spelling stayed rare while the standard form carried the name.
It was never common on its own, given to only a couple dozen girls a year even at its peak, since most families wrote Marcella. The z spelling marks the name's Italian colouring within that immigrant-era wave.
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What does the name Marzella mean?
It is a variant of Marcella, a Latin name meaning of Mars or little warrior.
How do you pronounce Marzella?
It is said mar-ZEL-uh /mɑːrˈzɛl.ə/, three syllables with the stress in the middle.
Is Marzella a boy or girl name?
Marzella is used as a girl's name.
How popular is Marzella?
It has always been rare, given to only a couple dozen girls a year at its peak in the early twentieth century.