Italian/Greek · Girl name
Angelina
“diminutive of Angela, angel or messenger”
About the name Angelina
Angelina is a feminine given name that originated as an Italian diminutive of Angela, which itself derives from the Greek word ‘angelos’, meaning ‘messenger’ or ‘angel’. The name spread to various languages, including Russian, Spanish, and English. The name also appears in children’s literature, such as the character Angelina Ballerina. It is closely related to other names like Angela and Angelica, sharing the same root.
- Meaning
- diminutive of Angela, angel or messenger
- Origin
- Italian/Greek
- Gender
- Girl
- Pronunciation
- an-juh-LEE-nah(4 syl.)
Middle names for Angelina
- Angelina Marie
- Angelina Rose
- Angelina Joy
- Angelina Lynn
- Angelina Grace
Questions about Angelina
- What does Angelina mean?
- Angelina is an Italian name meaning "diminutive of Angela, angel or messenger".
- How do you pronounce Angelina?
- Angelina is pronounced an-juh-LEE-nah, with emphasis on the third syllable.
- What are variants of Angelina?
- Variants of Angelina include Angela, Angeline.
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