Fictional CharacterAustrianFictional — Don Giovanni
Zerline
Character in Mozart's Don Giovanni opera
Biography
A peasant girl and character in Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart's opera Don Giovanni, known for her role in the famous serenade scene.
Quick Facts
Category
Fictional Character
Nationality
Austrian
Appears In
Don Giovanni
Thinking about the name
Zerline
English origin
“An English variant spelling of Zerlina, Zerline removes the Italian vowel ending for a more Anglicized feel while maintaining elegance and sophistication. The -line ending (as in Caroline, Evangeline) gives it classical American naming heritage despite the modern Z- opening. It appeals to parents wanting something vintage-feeling yet distinctive.”