Mariele

Mariele is a feminine first name that is regarded in Germany as a diminutive of the biblical name Maria. However, the exact origin and meaning of the name Maria and of Mariele are not clearly established.

What does the name Mariele mean?

Mariele, as a diminutive of Maria, is regarded as a German first name. The origins and meaning of Maria, and thus of Mariele, are not fully established. It is believed that the name either has Egyptian roots meaning "the beloved" or is of Hebrew origin, where it can take on various meanings such as "the well-nourished," "the sea myrrh," "the sea drop," "the rebellious one," or "the untamed." A detailed description of the various derivations can be found on the name page for Maria. As a diminutive form of Maria, Mariele can also be interpreted as "the little Maria." Compared to similar variants of Maria, such as Mariella (Italian) or Mariela (Spanish), Mariele is relatively rarely used in Germany. Other variants include Marella (Italian), Marielle (French), Mariel (English), and Marijela (South Slavic). A prominent bearer of the name is the German actress Mariele Millowitsch.

Where does the name Mariele come from?

The name Mariele has its roots in the Egyptian and ancient Hebrew languages, with meanings such as "the sea drop" or "the beloved." In Egyptian and ancient Hebrew, the name is composed of the terms mry, meaning "beloved" (Egyptian), or mir, meaning "bitter" (ancient Hebrew), and jam, meaning "sea" (ancient Hebrew). Alternatively, mry can also mean "rebellious" (ancient Hebrew) or mra "to fatten" (ancient Hebrew). The language in which Mariele is primarily used is German, particularly in Upper German.

How do you pronounce Mariele?

The pronunciation of Mariele is soft and three syllables. In German, the name is usually pronounced as "Ma-rie-le" [maˈʁiːlə]. The name begins with an open a, followed by a bright, luminous middle syllable where the long i forms the tonal center. The ending "-le" provides a gentle, almost floating conclusion. This gives Mariele a delicate and harmonious quality - melodic, feminine, and with a quiet, warm presence.

When is the name day of Mariele?

The most important name day for Mariele is celebrated on September 12 (Feast of the Holy Name of Mary).

Popularity

In Germany, Mariele is considered a rare first name. In 2023, the name ranked 5,633rd among the most common female baby names. Mariele achieved its best ranking in 2011 at 1,649th place. Over the last ten years, the name has been given about 30 times, placing it 4,871st in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 4,055th.

Nicknames & pet names

Ele / Marie / Mariechen / Marielchen / Marii / Marily / Riele

Similar first names

Famous people

• Mariele Millowitsch (actress)
• Mariele Neudecker (sculptor from Germany)
• Mariele Ventre (musician from Italy)