Maristella

Meaning of Maristella

Imagine a name that sparkles like a filmi heroine’s grand entrance under a monsoon sky—that’s Maristella, an Italian treasure woven from Maria (the beloved mother) and Stella (a radiant star). Whether softly rolling off Italian lips as mah-ree-STEL-lah or gliding through English chatter as mah-ree-STEL-uh, Maristella carries the timeless glow of Stella Maris, “star of the sea,” and a gentle nod to the Virgin Mary’s guiding light. In the U.S., it’s a delightful rarity—just seven to ten little stars born each year, hovering around the 940s in popularity—so every Maristella arrives like a handcrafted rangoli at Diwali, unique and celebrated. This name dances between cultures, weaving Old World charm and Indian warmth into a tapestry of loving brilliance that invites curious smiles and heartfelt stories wherever it goes.

Pronunciation

Italian

• Pronunced as mah-ree-STEL-lah (/ma.ri.stɛl.la/)

English

• Pronunced as mah-ree-STEL-uh (/ma.ri.stel.ə/)

• Mariana
• Marcella
• Mariella
• Martina
• Maribel
• Marietta
• Marisol