Marcelina
dedicated to Mars; warlike (Latin via Spanish)
Marcelina is a spanish / other girl name in the Philippines. In the civil registry as of May 2021 it is number 253, with 31,040 records. It has 4 syllables.
Origin and meaning
dedicated to Mars; warlike (Latin via Spanish)
Marcelina entered the Philippines during the Spanish colonial period through Christianization and the Catholic calendar of saints. It is derived from the Latin name Marcellina, famously borne by the 4th-century saint and sister of Saint Ambrose. In the Philippines, it established deep roots as a classic baptismal name and remains widely recognized, especially among older generations.
Marcelina is a Spanish feminine given name derived from the Roman family name Marcellinus, a diminutive of Marcellus, which traces back to Marcus and the Roman god Mars.
Name character
In the Philippines
In the Philippines, Marcelina is predominantly regarded as a traditional, grandmotherly name (pang-matanda). Common casual nicknames include Marce, Marcel, Cel, Celing, and Lina.
Related forms
- Marcelina Spanish
- Marcelina Polish
- Marcelina Portuguese
- Marcelline French
- Marcellina Italian
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Marcelina with common surname pairs
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Marcelina is the given name. The full name is Marcelina + mother's maiden surname + father's surname. Score a pair from a combination page or the homepage search.
Is Marcelina a common girl name in the Philippines?
In the civil registry as of May 2021, Marcelina is number 253, with 31,040 records. That is not the 2024 birth list, and it does not say the name is a better choice. How it sounds with both family surnames is a separate score.