Marcelino
Meaning of Marcelino
The name Marcelino is a distinguished male given name with deep roots in Latin culture. Originating from the Latin name Marcellinus, it means "little warrior" or "young warrior." This name has been embraced in various countries, particularly those with Romance languages. In Italian, it is pronounced as mar-cheh-LEE-noh, and in Spanish, it is pronounced as mar-seh-LEE-noh. The name Marcelino carries a sense of strength and resilience, often associated with historical figures and saints who bore this noble name. Despite its classic origins, Marcelino remains relatively rare in the United States but has shown consistent use over the decades. Its variant, Marcellino, offers an alternative spelling while maintaining the same rich heritage. Whether you're drawn to its melodic sound or its powerful meaning, Marcelino stands out as a timeless choice for a baby boy.
Pronunciation
Italian
- Pronunced as mar-cheh-LEE-noh (/mar.ke.'li.no/)
Spanish
- Pronunced as mar-seh-LEE-noh (/mar.se.'li.no/)
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Notable People Named Marcelino
| Marcelino Oreja Elósegui was a Spanish entrepreneur, Catholic activist, and Carlist politician. |
| Marcelino Menéndez y Pelayo was a renowned Spanish scholar, historian, and literary critic with a strong focus on the history of ideas and Hispanic philology, and was nominated for the Nobel Prize in Literature five times. |
| Private Marcelino Serna, a Mexican-born American soldier from Texas, was one of the most decorated soldiers from Texas in World War I and the first Hispanic to be awarded the Distinguished Service Cross. |
| Marcelino Camacho Abad was a prominent Spanish trade unionist, politician, and founding member of Comisiones Obreras (CCOO). |
| Marcelino Pons López was a Cuban professional baseball player who played as a left-handed pitcher in Major League Baseball for the Baltimore Orioles, Milwaukee Brewers, and Cleveland Indians. |
| Don Marcelino Sanz de Sautuola y Pedrueca, also known as Marcelino de Sautuola, was a Spanish jurist and amateur archaeologist who owned the land where the Altamira cave was found. |
| Marcelino García Alonso is a Spanish former professional road cyclist who now works as a Tour Guide during the Grand Tours in Europe. |
