Majella

Majella Meaning & Origin

About Majella
The name Majella is of Italian origin and is derived from the Latin name "Maior" meaning "greater" or "superior." It is often associated with the Catholic saint, Saint Gerard Majella, who is known as the patron saint of expectant mothers. The name Majella carries connotations of strength, greatness, and protection, reflecting the qualities associated with the saint and the meaning of the name itself.

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Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Majella are female.

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Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
MJL
🗽 NYSIIS
MNA
🔊 Soundex
M02040
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
M AH0 JH EH1 L AH0
🌐 IPA
/majella*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('MJL', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
M240

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Majella in Braille

Here's how to represent Majella in Braille, with each pattern of raised dots corresponding to a letter of the name.

The name Majella in braille

How to Spell the Name Majella in American Sign Language (ASL)

The image below shows how you can spell Majella using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Majella in sign language

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