Marseille - it is a beautiful name with roots in the distant past.In our country it came from France, where it was particularly popular in the 20-30s of the last century, and at the end of the XIX century.In modern France, kids rarely called so soon, it may give the child as a second name.According to the Catholic calendar day named Marcel celebrate January 16.It is interesting that in France, the name is also provided by the girls.Female name Marcel pronounced the same as the men, but spelled differently - Marcelle.Birthday girl named Marcel say January 31st.
name Marseille in Russia
Before the revolution in Russia is virtually the name was not used because it was not in the church imenoslov (Church Calendar).After the revolution it gradually came into use.His role was played by the famous owners of the name, such as the French writer Marcel Proust (photograph).Today, the name Marseille in Russia is not very popular, although it retained some romantic painting and euphony.It remains to be seen whether this name ever again popular and he was destined to go into the category of rare.
Roman roots
value named Marcel, apparently, need to look at its root - "Mars".The ancient Romans worshiped as the god of war Mars.In the name of Marcus (Marcus) began to call the boys in honor of this god.Then there was also the name of Marcello, as reduced by Marko.Finally, in France, it was transformed into Marseille.The value of the name "Mark" and "Marcello" is the same as in the name of Marcel, because they all have the same root.
revolutionary version
There is another version of the origin of the name Marcel.The value of the name, probably due to the city in the south of France under the name of Marseille (Marseille - French pronounce "Mars").During the Great French Revolution, the people of the city were on the Republican side, and allegedly was then the French came to be called the children named Marcel.The value of the name can also have Arabic roots.Some sources indicate that the Arabic "Marcel" means "praising God."However, this version is not correct and should be checked in the list of Arabic names.Incidentally, it is worth noting that today in countries such as Austria, Holland, England and Slovenia uses that name, perhaps, even more popular than in France.In Poland, it occupies the 18th place in the list of most popular names.Probably, in this country it came through a Catholic imenoslov.
As the name Marcel affects a person?
Little Marseilles usually quite gentle creatures, these little angels.It is a soft, compassionate child, always ready to help.However, with age Marseilles change, they develop a real man's character.Hard work, activity, persistence in achieving their goals, but also romantic, moodiness - all qualities of a person named Marcel.The value of the name (the god of war - Mars) also has an effect on the subconscious level, and Marcel acquires character traits such as courage, determination, and even militancy.But Marseilles can also be proud and arrogant, they were not always easy, but interesting.
