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At a Glance
- Meaning
- Little angel, little messenger
- Origin
- Italian (diminutive of Angela)
- Gender
- Girl
- Pronunciation
- an-juh-LEE-nuh
Angelina is an Italian name, a diminutive of Angela, meaning "little angel" or "little messenger." It's pronounced an-juh-LEE-nuh, and it has a classic, romantic, storybook feel that has stayed familiar across generations.
Meaning & Origin of Angelina
Meaning: Little angel, little messenger.
Origin: Italian (diminutive of Angela).
Source: Wiktionary, Wikipedia.
How to Pronounce Angelina
an-juh-LEE-nuhIPA /ˌændʒəˈliːnə/
Popularity of Angelina
Angelina peaked at #43 in 2005, when 5,813 baby girls were given the name. By 2024 it had settled to #313 with 981 girls, so it's far less common now than at its height but still a name many families choose.
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FAQ
What does the name Angelina mean?
Little angel, little messenger. (Source: Wiktionary)
How do you pronounce Angelina?
Angelina is pronounced an-juh-LEE-nuh (IPA: /ˌændʒəˈliːnə/).
Is Angelina a popular name right now?
Angelina peaked at #43 in 2005 and is ranked #313 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1880–2024.)
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