Mariaelena
Meaning of Mariaelena
The name Mariaelena is an Italian compound formed by combining Maria (from the Hebrew Miryam, often associated with “sea” or “bitterness” in Christian tradition) and Elena (from the Greek Helene, meaning “torch” or “bright one”), yielding a harmonious blend of classical resonance and luminous elegance. In the United States, its usage has remained modest—recent figures show 11 newborns in 2024 (ranked 939th), with annual tallies generally ranging between 8 and 24 births over the past decade and rankings in the low 900s. This steady, if understated, presence reflects a preference among some parents for names that honor both Marian devotion and Hellenic heritage without sacrificing individuality. The Italian pronunciation mah-ree-ah-LEH-nah underscores its melodic, trisyllabic flow.
Pronunciation
Italian
- Pronunced as mah-ree-ah-LEH-nah (/ma.ri.a.ˈle.na/)
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