The first name Magella

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About the first name Magella

Meaning

The name Magella is linked in Catholic tradition to the name of Saint Gerard Majella.

Historical origin

The name Magella developed as a given name in Catholic communities from the name Majella, especially where devotion to Saint Gerard was strong.

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Devotion to saints strongly contributed to the spread of Magella; religious calendars long influenced naming choices in Quebec.

Pronunciation:ma-jel-lamaʒɛl.a

Frequency of the first name Magella by baptism year

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Annual evolution of the first name MagellaLine chart showing the frequency of the first name Magella in baptisms by year.1075201900191319261939195219651900–1904 2 baptisms1910–1914 6 baptisms1915–1919 2 baptisms1920–1924 4 baptisms1925–1929 2 baptisms1930–1934 2 baptisms1940–1944 6 baptisms1945–1949 6 baptisms1950–1954 2 baptisms1965–1969 2 baptisms

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