Zella

Zella is a diminutive of Marzella or Marcella, both of which are female variants of the first names Marcel and Marcellus.

What does the name Zella mean?

The name Zella is derived from Marzella and Marcella, which are the feminine forms of the names Marcel and Marcellus. These, in turn, originate from the ancient Roman name Marcus. The meaning of the name includes 'the daughter of Mars' as well as 'the one dedicated to Mars' and refers to the Roman god of war, Mars. The roots can be found in the Latin term Mart-kos, which can be translated as 'belonging to Mars' and 'dedicated to Mars'. In the Middle Ages, the name gained popularity through the veneration of the evangelist Mark. Variants of the name include Marcela, Marcelina, Marcielle, Marchela, Marcheline, Marcellette, Marcia, Marcie, Marcine, Marcena, Marca, and Markyra.

Where does the name Zella come from?

Zella is a female first name that has Latin and Roman roots and carries the meaning 'the one dedicated to Mars'. The Latin origin refers to the

How do you pronounce Zella?

The pronunciation of Zella is pleasant and two-syllable. In German, the name is usually pronounced as 'Zel-la' [ˈtsɛla], with the beginning clear but not harsh. The doubling of the letter 'l' provides stability in the middle of the name, while the '-a' gives an open sound towards the end. Overall, Zella conveys a calm, rounded, and approachable impression.

When is the name day of Zella?

The name days for Zella are January 5, January 31, and July 17.

Popularity

In Germany, Zella is a rather rare first name. In 2019, it ranked 4,068th on the list of the most common female first names. Its best placement was in 2018 with 2,749th place. Over the last ten years, Zella has been given as a first name about 20 times, which places it at 6,729th in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 7,235th.

Famous people

• Zella Day (American singer)
• Zella Lehr (singer from America)