Angelina
Angelina is a Christian girl name of Greek, via Italian origin, meaning “Little angel, messenger”.
| Meaning | Little angel, messenger |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Greek, via Italian |
| Pronunciation | an-juh-LEE-nuh |
| Tradition | Christian |
| Used in | United States, Russia, Italy, Worldwide |
Meaning and origin of Angelina
Angelina is a diminutive of Angela, from the Greek angelos, messenger or angel. The -ina ending is Italian and Latin, giving the sense of 'little angel'. It has long been used in Italy, Russia and the Balkans, and became much more popular in English-speaking countries around the year 2000, helped by the actress Angelina Jolie. Ballerina Angelina, from a children's book series, also made it familiar to young families.
Is Angelina a Christian name?
Angelina is a Christian name, honouring angels as messengers of God. Several minor saints and blesseds bear it, including Blessed Angelina of Marsciano.
How popular is Angelina?
Popular internationally, especially from the 2000s onward.
Gifts with the name Angelina
- Angelina name necklaces & bracelets (Amazon)
- Personalised Angelina baby gifts (Amazon)
- Christian baby gifts & books (Amazon)
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Spellings and variants of Angelina
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Angelina mean?
Angelina means 'Little angel, messenger'. It is of Greek, via Italian origin.
Is Angelina a Christian name?
Angelina is a Christian name, honouring angels as messengers of God. Several minor saints and blesseds bear it, including Blessed Angelina of Marsciano.
How do you pronounce Angelina?
Angelina is pronounced an-juh-LEE-nuh.
Is Angelina a boy or girl name?
Angelina is usually a girl name.