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Type Surname (from occupation & from nickname)
Usage Italian
Pronounced Pron. /pa.ˈnɛl.la/  [key·simplify]
Other Forms FormsPanelli

Meaning & History

From the name of a kind of fritter or pancake made with chickpea powder. Could be an occupational name for a baker, or perhaps a nickname for someone with a yellowish complexion. Alternatively, can be a diminutive form of Pane.
Added 12/30/2012 by bernardino panella
Edited 4/7/2025 by jocatchi