Maricela
Hebrew via Spanish · Girl · 4 syllables
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About the name Maricela
Maricela is a Spanish diminutive combining "María" (from the Hebrew Miriam, meaning "beloved" or "star of the sea") and the suffix "-cela," creating a affectionate, personal variation of the name Mary.
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Etymology
Maricela is a Spanish diminutive combining "María" (from the Hebrew Miriam, meaning "beloved" or "star of the sea") and the suffix "-cela," creating a affectionate, personal variation of the name Mary. The name is primarily used in Spanish-speaking Catholic communities, particularly in Latin America and among Hispanic populations, with roots in Christian Marian devotion.
Maricela currently ranks #2,712 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1977.
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