| Meaning | star of the sea, bitter |
| Origin | Italian |
| Gender | Girl |
| Popularity | Moderate |
| Length | 8 |
| Syllables | 4 |
| Syllabification | Mar-i-el-la |
About Mariella
Mariella carries an unmistakable elegance that feels both timeless and refreshingly modern. This name has a musical quality when spoken aloud, with its melodic syllables creating a natural rhythm that's pleasing to the ear. Parents who choose Mariella often appreciate names that feel sophisticated without being pretentious, classical without being dated. The name works beautifully across multiple languages and cultures, making it an excellent choice for families with diverse backgrounds. Mariella has a versatility that serves well from childhood through adulthood—it's equally fitting for a playful toddler as it is for a confident professional. The built-in nickname options like Mari, Ella, or Ellie provide flexibility while maintaining the name's inherent grace. Mariella strikes that perfect balance between being distinctive enough to stand out in a classroom yet familiar enough that it won't require constant spelling corrections. It's a name that seems to bestow a certain poise and charm upon its bearer.
Nicknames for Mariella
| Mari |
| Ella |
| Ria |
| Elle |
| Marnie |
Famous People Named Mariella
| Mariella Burani | Italian fashion designer |
| Mariella Frostrup | British journalist and television presenter |
| Mariella Gruber | Austrian alpine skier |
| Mariella Mehr | Swiss writer and poet |
| Mariella Nava | Italian singer-songwriter |
| Mariella Novotny | German actress |
| Mariella Patriau | Peruvian politician and diplomat |
| Mariella Petrescu | Romanian journalist and writer |
| Mariella Rossi | Argentine actress and singer |
| Mariella Schwarz | Austrian composer |
| Mariella Smith | American politician |
| Mariella Tiemann | German politician |
| Mariella Trejos | Costa Rican beauty queen and TV host |
| Mariella Villanueva | Peruvian volleyball player |
| Mariella Zanetti | Peruvian actress and singer |
| Mariella Zotti | Italian long-distance runner |
| Mariella Ahrens | German actress and model |
Characters Named Mariella
| Mariella Bishop | Character from Agatha Christie's novel "Death on the Nile" |
| Mariella Delgado | Character from the TV series "Elite" |
| Mariella Frostup | Character from the film "The Iron Lady" |
| Mariella Gonzales | Character from the TV series "Mara Clara" |
| Mariella Moon | Character from the animated series "Princess Gwenevere and the Jewel Riders" |
| Mariella Rosati | Character from the film "The Talented Mr. Ripley" |
| Mariella Stanton | Character from the TV series "Dallas" |
| Mariella Tandy | Character from the film "Never Say Goodbye" |
| Mariella West | Character from the film "Rock, Pretty Baby" |
| Mariella Abbot | Character from the film "Blame It on the Bellboy" |
| Mariella Novotny | Character from the TV series "Alps from Above" |
| Mariella Patterson | Character from the film "Wicked Woman" |
| Mariella Randazzo | Character from the TV series "The Protectors" |
| Mariella Zerner | Character from the TV series "Eldorado" |