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Marizela
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The feminine first name Marizela is a South Slavic derivation of Marisa, formed from the names Maria and Luisa. Maria can be considered a variant of the name Mirjam.
What does the name Marizela mean?
The meaning of the first name Marizela has not yet been definitively clarified, but it is believed that the name has its origins in the Egyptian language, where it could be derived from mry, meaning 'beloved'. This could suggest the meaning 'the beloved'. Furthermore, there are various other interpretations that see the name as 'the bitter one', 'the well-nourished', 'the one coming from the sea', 'the drop of the sea', or 'the star of the sea'. More information is available on the corresponding name page. The name Luisa is the feminine form of Ludwig and means roughly 'the famous fighter' or 'the glorious warrior'. This name is composed of the Old High German words hlut for 'loud', 'known', or 'famous' and wig for 'to fight', 'the battle', 'the war', 'the dispute', or 'the warrior'. Maria and its original form Mirjam, as well as their variants, are among the most widely used Christian girl names. Other variants include Marisa, Marissa, Marisya, Marischa, Mariska, Marischka, Marisha, Marica, Amarisa, Amarissa, Marise, Marisela, Marisella, and Marishka. The name gained popularity through the mother of Jesus and is often seen in this context as a symbol of purest and deepest love.
How do you pronounce Marizela?
Ma-ri-ze-la
When is the name day of Marizela?
The name day of Marizela is celebrated on January 1, January 30, February 2, February 11, July 6, August 15, and September 12.
Popularity
In Germany, the first name Marizela is among the less common names. So far, it has not made it onto the German name popularity lists. In Austria, the name reached its best rank in 1991 at position 692 in the name charts. Between 1984 and 2024, Marizela was chosen as a first name in Austria fewer than 10 times, placing it at 6,179. In the last ten years, no child has been given this name.
Nicknames & pet names
Mari
Frequently asked questions about the name Marizela
What is the origin of the name Marizela?
Marizela has its roots in the Old Hebrew and Old Aramaic languages, with influences from Ancient Egyptian. The name is derived from Maria and carries meanings such as 'the beloved' or 'the famous fighter'.
What gender is the name Marizela?
Marizela is a traditional girl's name and is primarily used for girls.
What nicknames are there for Marizela?
A common nickname for Marizela is 'Mari', which is affectionate and easy to pronounce.
How is the name Marizela pronounced?
Marizela is typically pronounced as Ma-ri-ze-la, with each syllable clearly emphasized.