Spanish/Portuguese · Boy name
Marcelo
“dedicated to Mars or warlike”
About the name Marcelo
Marcelo is a masculine given name of Spanish and Portuguese origin, derived from the Latin name Marcellus. Marcellus itself is a diminutive of Marcus, which is associated with Mars, the Roman god of war. The name thus carries the meaning ‘dedicated to Mars’ or ‘warlike.’ Notable bearers include Marcelo Bielsa, an Argentine football manager recognized for his influence on modern football tactics.
- Meaning
- dedicated to Mars or warlike
- Origin
- Spanish/Portuguese
- Gender
- Boy
- Pronunciation
- mar-SEL-oh(3 syl.)
Middle names for Marcelo
- Marcelo Antonio
- Marcelo Luis
- Marcelo Diego
- Marcelo Alejandro
- Marcelo Javier
Questions about Marcelo
- What does Marcelo mean?
- Marcelo is a Spanish name meaning "dedicated to Mars or warlike".
- How do you pronounce Marcelo?
- Marcelo is pronounced mar-SEL-oh, with emphasis on the second syllable.
- What are variants of Marcelo?
- Variants of Marcelo include Marcel.
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