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Name Origin

Mariela is a feminine given name of Spanish origin, likely a combination of the names Maria andela (meaning 'light' or 'torch'). It carries connotations of faith, purity, and illumination.

spanishfemininemarialighttorchfaithpurityillumination

Famous People

Mariela Arredondo

Journalist

Covered Latin American politics for The New York Times

Mariela Castro Espín (1960-)

LGBTQ+ activist

Director of the Cuban National Center for Sex Education (CENESEX)
Advocate for LGBTQ+ rights in Cuba

Similar Names

Maricela Mariella Mariele

Sibling Names

Miguel

Both Mariela and Miguel have Spanish origins and share a classic, elegant style.

Sofia

Similar to Mariela, Sofia is a popular name of Latin origin with a graceful and timeless feel.

Mateo

Mateo complements Mariela with its strong yet gentle sound, both names having a familiar warmth.