Mariella
[ˌmɑːriˈɛlə]Meaning
Italian diminutive of Maria
Background Story
Mariella is an Italian diminutive of Maria, formed from Maria with the suffix -ella. English borrowed the name from Italian. It is used in many languages, including Afrikaans, Albanian, Arabic, Armenian, Basque and Belarusian.
Temperament
Variations
Maria, Mariela, Marella
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