Female Name
Chela
ˈt͡ʃe.la
Overview
Gender
feminine
Origin
Categories
diminutives
Meaning & Etymology
Chela is a diminutive form of the names Graciela or Marcela. It is often used as a nickname or a term of endearment. The name has various cultural and historical significances, including references to a genus of fish, a pincer-like organ in arthropods, a meteorite, a disciple in the Indian education system, a rank in the Mughal army, and a town in Ethiopia. Additionally, it is associated with notable individuals such as an Australian electropop artist, a professional tennis player, and a Venezue...
Etymology
Original Form:
Graciela or Marcela
Evolution:
Diminutive form
Source:
Spanish