Zerlina
Italian/Germanic · Girl · 3 syllables
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About the name Zerlina
Zerlina is a diminutive form derived from the Italian name Celia or from Germanic roots meaning "serene" or "peaceful," though its exact etymology is debated among name scholars.
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Etymology
Zerlina is a diminutive form derived from the Italian name Celia or from Germanic roots meaning "serene" or "peaceful," though its exact etymology is debated among name scholars. The name gained prominence through Mozart's opera "Don Giovanni" (1787), where Zerlina is a peasant bride, and has been used primarily in Italian and English-speaking cultures.
Zerlina currently ranks #13,831 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1974.
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