Latin/Greek · Girl name
Angela
“angel or messenger”
About the name Angela
Angela is a feminine given name derived from the Latin ‘angelus’, meaning ‘angel’, which itself comes from the Greek ‘angelos’, meaning ‘messenger’. The name has been used in various European countries since the Middle Ages. One notable bearer is Saint Angela Merici, a 16th-century Italian saint who founded the Ursuline order, dedicated to the education of girls. The name Angela has inspired several related forms, including Angelina and Angele, and remains in use in many cultures.
- Meaning
- angel or messenger
- Origin
- Latin/Greek
- Gender
- Girl
- Pronunciation
- AN-juh-luh(3 syl.)
Middle names for Angela
- Angela Marie
- Angela Rose
- Angela Elizabeth
- Angela Grace
- Angela Anne
Questions about Angela
- What does Angela mean?
- Angela is a Latin name meaning "angel or messenger".
- How do you pronounce Angela?
- Angela is pronounced AN-juh-luh, with emphasis on the first syllable.
- What are variants of Angela?
- Variants of Angela include Angelina, Angele.
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