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    Marcella

    mar-SELL-ah

    Latin
    Girl
    Meaning-based name
    Meaning
    Warlike; Dedicated to Mars; Strong
    Origin
    Latin
    Is it in the Bible?
    No — the name Marcella does not appear in the King James Bible. Christian families use it for its meaning, "Warlike; Dedicated to Mars; Strong", and for the biblical themes that meaning touches, not because anyone in Scripture is called Marcella.
    First appears in
    Does not appear in the King James text
    Peak US usage
    1920s (0.11% of births), currently falling
    Spiritual meaning
    Marcella girds herself with strength — arms reinforced, honour worn, the warlike woman who rejoices in time to come because she is clothed in God's power.
    Verses on this meaning
    • Proverbs 31:17

      "She girdeth her loins with strength, and strengtheneth her arms."

    • Proverbs 31:25

      "Strength and honour are her clothing; and she shall rejoice in time to come."

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