Marijela

Marijela is a South Slavic variant of the Italian name Mariella, which is considered a diminutive of Maria, a biblical name. The exact origin and meaning of Maria as well as Marijela are not clearly defined.

What does the name Marijela mean?

Marijela represents a South Slavic variation of Mariella, the Italian diminutive of the biblical name Maria. The origin and meaning of the name Maria, and thus Marijela, are not definitively clarified. An Egyptian origin could mean 'the beloved,' while a Hebrew origin could encompass terms like 'the well-nourished,' 'the sea myrrh,' 'the sea drop,' but also 'the rebellious' or 'the untamed.' Further details on these derivations can be found on the name page of Maria. As a diminutive form of Maria, Marijela can also be interpreted as 'the little Maria.' The name Marijela is primarily widespread in the South Slavic countries of the former Yugoslavia, such as Croatia and Bosnia and Herzegovina, but remains relatively rare overall. Other variants of Marijela or Mariella include Mariele (German), Marella (Italian), Marielle (French), Mariel (English), and Mariela.

Where does the name Marijela come from?

The etymology of Marijela refers to a female first name with Egyptian and ancient Hebrew roots, encompassing meanings such as 'the beloved' or 'the sea drop.' Egyptian and ancient Hebrew show a

How do you pronounce Marijela?

Ma-ree-yeh-la

When is the name day of Marijela?

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

Popularity

In Germany, Marijela is a rare first name. In 2023, it ranked 5,633rd on the list of the most common female baby names. The best ranking was achieved in 2009 with 2,111th place. In the last ten years, the name has been given about 30 times, which places it 4,561st in the ten-year statistics. For the period from 2010 to 2024, Marijela ranks 5,171st.

Nicknames & pet names

Ela / Jela / Mara / Mari