Angelina
Italian · Girl · 4 syllables
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About the name Angelina
Angelina derives from the Latin name Angelus, which comes from the Greek word "angelos" (ἄγγελος), meaning "messenger" or "angel." The name literally refers to a divine messenger or heavenly being in Christian theology.
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Etymology
Angelina derives from the Latin name Angelus, which comes from the Greek word "angelos" (ἄγγελος), meaning "messenger" or "angel." The name literally refers to a divine messenger or heavenly being in Christian theology.
The name is primarily used in Christian cultures across Europe, Latin America, and the Mediterranean, with particular prevalence in Italian, Russian, and Spanish-speaking communities; it gained modern prominence through figures like Saint Angelina of Serbia and actress Angelina Jolie.
Angelina currently ranks #347 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2005.
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