Marcel: name meaning, origin and pronunciation

“little Mark; little warrior”

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مارسل

Marcellus

Marcel (مارسل, Latin Marcellus) is a Christian boy’s name that means “little Mark; little warrior”. Source: Yonge, History of Christian Names, Marcel.

Marcel at a glance

Meaning: little Mark; little warrior
Gender: Boy
Origin: Latin
Faith: Christian
Say it: mar-sel
Syllables: 2
Letters: 6
First letter: M · م

Meaning of Marcel

In English: little Mark; little warrior
اردو میں معنی: چھوٹا مارک

Origin and history of Marcel

From Latin Marcellus, diminutive of Marcus, meaning 'little Mark'.

Base wordLatin Marcellus, diminutive of Marcus

How to say and write Marcel

Say it: mar-sel2 syllables · Audio recordings coming later
English: Marcel
Urdu: مارسل
Original script: Marcellus
Other spellings: Marcellus · Marcelo
Themes: Strength

Sibling names for Marcel

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Names like Marcel

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Questions about the name Marcel

What does the name Marcel mean?

Marcel means “little Mark; little warrior”. In Urdu: چھوٹا مارک. Source: Yonge, History of Christian Names (1884).

Is Marcel a boy’s or a girl’s name?

Marcel is a boy’s name.

Is Marcel a Christian name?

Yes. Marcel is used by Christian families. It is of Latin origin. From Latin Marcellus, diminutive of Marcus, meaning 'little Mark'.

How do you pronounce Marcel?

Say it “mar-sel”: 2 syllables.

How do you write Marcel in Urdu?

In Urdu script, Marcel is written مارسل. In its original script: Marcellus.

What are other spellings of Marcel?

Marcel is also spelled Marcellus, Marcelo.

Is the meaning of Marcel verified?

Classical source identified (draft). Our editors matched the name to an entry in the classical dictionary cited below. No named reviewer has checked it against the printed page yet. Every entry on Naam is still a draft awaiting review by a named scholar.