Etymology & Historical Origin of the Baby Name Angelina

Angelina is a fanciful version of the more common name Angela. Both names are derived from the Latin male name Angelus which comes from the Greek “angelos” (meaning ‘messenger’). Angelina is also probably an elaboration of the feminine form of the Latin adjective “angelicus” which translates to ‘angelic.’ The full meaning of the name – i.e., “messenger of God” was derived from the Bible. Angelina is primarily the English version of the name. The French form of the name is Angeline or Angélique. All of the “Angela” names became popularized in the 18th century.

All About the Baby Name – Angelina

Personality

OF THE GIRL NAME ANGELINA

The number Nine personality represents the completion or ending of the cycle, and a need for perfection. This is the personality that moves from "self" to a greater understanding and compassion for the human condition and the world order. They want to make the world a better place. Nines are capable of great spiritual and humanitarian achievements. They are courageous and fearless, able to fight great battles on behalf of worthy causes. These personalities will not tolerate injustice. They are compassionate people with a strong sensitivity to others. They are able to both educate and inspire. Friendships and relationships are the lifeblood to the Nine, and they place a high value on love and affection. Nines are often exceptionally gifted artistically, and they have a keen imagination and enterprising mind.

Popularity

OF THE GIRL NAME ANGELINA

Angelina has been actively bestowed as a female given name in America for well over a century; however, the name experienced only moderate success until the turn of the 21st century. Angelina lands a spot on the Top 100 list in 2001 for the first time. In fact, the name jumped 200 spots on the charts in four short years (from 1999-2002). These are the very years that Angelina Jolie came into the public eye, after winning her Academy Award in 2000 for “Girl Interrupted.” It seems clear that popular culture has influenced the currency of the name. Nonetheless, Angelina is a beautiful four-syllable name that sounds poetic and feminine.

Quick Facts

ON ANGELINA

GENDER:

Girl

ORIGIN:

English

NUMBER OF SYLLABLES:

4

RANKING POPULARITY:

147

PRONUNCIATION:

an-jә-LEE-nah

SIMPLE MEANING:

Messenger of God; angelic

Characteristics

OF ANGELINA

Multi-talented

Intuitive

Oneness

Idealistic

Philanthropy

Independent

Perfection

Cultural References to the Baby Name – Angelina

Literary Characters

OF THE BABY NAME ANGELINA

We cannot find any significant literary characters by the name of Angelina

Childrens Books

ON THE BABY NAME ANGELINA

We cannot find any childrens books with the first name Angelina


Popular Songs

ON ANGELINA

Farewell, Angelina
a song by Joan Baez

Farewell Angelina
a song by John Mellencamp

Angelina
a song by Harry Belafonte

Angel, Angelina
a song by George Strait

Famous People

NAMED ANGELINA

Angelina Jolie (actress/philanthropist)
Angelina Grimke (social reformer)

Children of Famous People

NAMED ANGELINA

We cannot find any children of famous people with the first name Angelina

Historic Figures

WITH THE NAME ANGELINA

We cannot find any historically significant people with the first name Angelina