Majella

The female first name Majella has its origin in the surname of Saint Gerardo Majella, which in turn is derived from a mountain massif of the same name in the Abruzzo region of central Italy. Translated, the name means 'the golden rain'.

What does the name Majella mean?

Majella is a female first name that goes back to the surname of Saint Gerardo Majella and originates from the mountain massif of the same name in the Abruzzo region of Italy. Translated, the name means 'the golden rain'. The roots of the name lie in the Old Italian word maiella, which means 'golden rain'. The name became known through Saint Gerardo Majella, an Italian miracle worker of the 18th century, who is venerated as the patron saint for all aspects of pregnancy. Variants include Mayela and Mayella.

Where does the name Majella come from?

The name Majella is a female first name with Old Italian roots and means 'the golden rain'.

How do you pronounce Majella?

The sound structure of Majella is soft and trisyllabic. In the German pronunciation, the name is usually pronounced as 'Ma-JEL-la' [maˈjɛla], with the emphasis on the middle syllable featuring an open 'e' sound. The double consonant '-ll-' gives the middle part a gentle density before the open '-a' softly fades away. Overall, Majella sounds melodic and feminine - harmonious, sonorous, and present.

When is the name day of Majella?

The name day of Majella is celebrated on October 16.

Popularity

In Germany, Majella is a common first name, currently ranking 3,210th on the list of the most popular female baby names. Its best placement was in 2008 at 1,636th. In the last ten years, Majella has been given as a first name about 20 times, placing it 5,715th in the ten-year statistics. Between 2010 and 2024, it ranks 5,037th.

Nicknames & pet names

Ella / Jella / Maja / Maje / Majo / Mela

Famous people

• Majella Lenzen (Famous missionary in Africa)
• Majella Murphy (Singer from Ireland)
• Majella O'Donnell (American singer)
• Majella Stockhausen (Pianist)