What Marcela means
Marcela is a girl name of Latin origin meaning "of Mars; little warrior". It comes from Latin Marcellus, diminutive of Marcus (from Mars, the god of war). It is pronounced mar-SEH-lah.
Feminine of Marcelo. Saint Marcella's day is January 31.
Nicknames in Mexico: Marce, Chela. See the guide to Mexican nicknames.
Popularity: a common name in Mexico.
