The baby name Martella is a Female name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced mar-TEL-uh (IPA: /mɑrˈtɛlə/).
Martella is Italian in Origin.
The baby name Martella is a Female name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced mar-TEL-uh (IPA: /mɑrˈtɛlə/).
Martella is Italian in Origin.
Martella is a rare feminine name with Italian and Latinate roots. As a given name it likely arose as an elaboration of Marta or Martina using the affectionate suffix -ella, and it also overlaps with the Italian surname Martella. The surname descends from medieval Latin martellus 'hammer,' a byname famously borne by Charles Martel. If read as an elaboration of Martina (from Latin Martinus, 'of Mars'), the name also carries a martial association. Meanings are thus 'little hammer' or 'of Mars.'
Usage is scattered but documented in Italy and among Italian‑diaspora communities from the late 19th to mid‑20th centuries, with occasional modern revivals. Variants include Martelle (French/English) and, occasionally, Martela in Iberian contexts; related forms are Marta, Martina, and Martine. Though uncommon, Martella suits contemporary tastes for vintage, mellifluous -ella endings.
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NA | Girls | 0 | #236 | 2 | 7,146 |
| JM | Girls | 0 | #278 | 1 | 7,507 |
| PL | Boys | 0 | #340 | 1 | 6,459 |
| HK | Girls | 0 | #650 | 1 | 16,104 |
| EG | Girls | 0 | #1,009 | 1 | 14,742 |
| ZA | Girls | 0 | #1,234 | 3 | 25,928 |
| MX | Girls | 0 | #1,267 | 1 | 17,781 |
| IT | Girls | 0 | #1,427 | 20 | 9,415 |
| IT | Boys | 0 | #1,435 | 37 | 10,046 |
Martella is popular in 8 countries — most recent births per country:
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