Maricela

mah-ree-SEL-ah

Spanish, combination of Maria and Celia

"drop of the sea, bitter, or beloved + heaven"

Maricela Origin and Meaning

The name Maricela is a girl's name meaning "drop of the sea, bitter, or beloved + heaven".

A pretty and little-known Spanish smoosh name, combining Maria with Celia.

Maria ultimately derives from the Hebrew name Maryam/Mariam. The original meaning of Maryam is uncertain, but theories include "drop of the sea" (from Hebrew roots mar "drop" and yam "sea"); "bitter" (from Hebrew marah "bitterness"); and "beloved" (from the Egyptian root mr).

Maricela Rank in US Top 1000

# 942 in the US

Maricela Popularity

• 394 Mexico 2021

20 Names Similar to Maricela

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• Maricel
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Famous People Named Maricela

• Maricela Cornejo American boxer
• Maricela Contreras Julián Mexican politician
• Maricela Serrano Hernández Mexican politician
• Maricela Velázquez Mexican politician
• Maricela Aurora Chávez Mexican racewalker

Maricela in Pop Culture

• Maricela from "Spirit Riding: Free" a 2017 Netflix Original Series