J. S. Bach’s original work is written solely for low strings (2 viola da braccio, 2 viola da gambe, violoncello and violone). We’ve attempted to reflect that by transcribing for »low« recorders, i.e. 2 trebles, 2 tenors and bass plus a basso continuo instrument (e.g. violoncello, bassoon or C-bass recorder).
Here we say cello too, but both Portguese and English terms are abbreviations. Most of dictionaries shows; violoncello (abb.:cello)
Violone (big) and violin (small) are different instruments.
Violin was formerly known as a soprano "viola da braccio" (da braccio means that you play it upon your arm). It's just an old term. It doesn't mean that it doesn't exist. :o