Marcella
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Marcella is an ItalianItaly
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given name
Given name
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, the feminine
Female
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version of Marcello
Marcello
Marcello is an Italian surname and given name, the Italian equivalent of Marcel.- Etymology :The name originally means like a hammer.It is originally the adjectival form of marcus which means hammer; the -el suffix was in times of archaic Latin the adjectival form.-People with this given name:*...
(Mark in English). Marcella means warlike, martial, and strong. It could also mean 'young warrior'. The origin of the name Marcella is Latin.
Notable people called Marcella:
- Saint MarcellaSaint MarcellaMarcella is a saint in the Roman Catholic Church. She was a Christian ascetic in ancient Rome. Growing up in Rome, she was influenced by her pious mother, Albina, an educated woman of wealth and benevolence. Childhood memories centered around piety, and one in particular related to Athanasius,...
- Saint MarkellaSaint MarkellaSaint Markella was an inhabitant of Chios, Greece who was canonized by the Greek Orthodox Church. Her feast day is celebrated on July 22.- Life :...
- Marcella AlbaniMarcella AlbaniMarcella Albani, born Ida Maranca , was an Italian actress. She appeared in 50 films between 1919 and 1936.-External links:*...
, Italian actress - Marcella Althaus-ReidMarcella Althaus-ReidMarcella Althaus-Reid was Professor of contextual theology at New College, University of Edinburgh. When appointed, she was the only woman professor of theology at a Scottish University, and the first woman professor of theology at New College in its 160 year history .She was born in Rosario, ,...
, Argentinian Methodist theologist and author - Marcella BellaMarcella BellaGiuseppa Marcella Bella , professionally known as Marcella Bella, is an Italian singer. Her brothers Antonio and Salvatore Bella are famous musicians, and her brother Gianni Bella is another popular singer-songwriter who has composed several songs for her.In 1972, she took part in Festival di...
, Italian singer - Marcella DetroitMarcella DetroitMarcella Detroit is a vocalist, guitarist, and songwriter. She was a member of the band Shakespears Sister, along with Siobhan Fahey of Bananarama. Detroit's soprano voice provided lead vocals on their biggest hit, "Stay," which was No...
, American singer, musician, songwriter - Marcella HazanMarcella HazanMarcella Hazan, maiden name Marcella Polini, is an Italian cookery writer who writes in English. Her cookbooks are credited with introducing the public in the United States and Britain to the techniques of traditional Italian cooking...
, culinary writer, expert on Italian cooking - Claudia MarcellaClaudia MarcellaClaudia Marcella was the name of the two daughters of Octavia Minor, the sister of Emperor Augustus, by her first husband, the consul Gaius Claudius Marcellus Minor. According to Suetonius, they were known as The Marcellae sisters. The sisters were born in Rome...
, the name of two nieces of the Roman emperor AugustusAugustusAugustus ;23 September 63 BC – 19 August AD 14) is considered the first emperor of the Roman Empire, which he ruled alone from 27 BC until his death in 14 AD.The dates of his rule are contemporary dates; Augustus lived under two calendars, the Roman Republican until 45 BC, and the Julian... - Marcella Raggedy AnnRaggedy AnnRaggedy Ann is a fictional character created by American writer Johnny Gruelle in a series of books he wrote and illustrated for young children. Raggedy Ann is a rag doll with red yarn for hair and has a triangle nose...
, owner of Raggedy Anne and Andy dolls
Other uses
- MarcellaPiquePiqué, or marcella, refers to a weaving style, normally used with cotton yarn, which is characterized by raised parallel cords or fine ribbing. Twilled cotton and corded cotton are close relatives....
is a white cotton material used for evening shirts and waistcoats. - Two Italian movies:
- Marcella, direct by Carmine GalloneCarmine GalloneCarmine Gallone was an early acclaimed Italian film director, screenwriter, and film producer. Considered one of Italian cinema's top early directors, he directed over 120 films in his fifty year career between 1913 and 1963.-Filmography:*Il bacio di Cirano *La donna nuda *Senza colpa! *Fior di...
(1922) - Marcella, direct by Guido BrignoneGuido BrignoneGuido Brignone was an Italian film director. He was the father of actress Lilla Brignone.Brignone was born in Milan, Italy...
(1937)
- Marcella, direct by Carmine Gallone
- MarcellaMarcella (song)"Marcella" is a song written by Brian Wilson, Tandyn Almer and Jack Rieley for the American rock band The Beach Boys. It was released on their 1972 album Carl and the Passions - "So Tough". It is the last song to feature Bruce Johnston during his original tenure in the band.The tune was named for...
, a Beach Boys song