Evelina

At a Glance

Meaning

Desired/wished for (if from Evelyn), or life (if from Eva)

Origin

Latinized form of Evelyn (Germanic) or extension of Eva (Hebrew)

Gender

Girl

Pronunciation

ev-eh-LEE-nahListen

Evelina is the Latinized form of Evelyn or an extension of Eva, pronounced ev-eh-LEE-nah. Depending on which root you trace it to, it's said to mean either "desired/wished for" (via Evelyn) or "life" (via Eva). You may see Evelina glossed online as meaning "island," but that isn't supported — sources trace it only to Evelyn or Eva, with no island meaning attached.

Meaning & Origin of Evelina

Meaning: Desired/wished for (if from Evelyn), or life (if from Eva).

Origin: Latinized form of Evelyn (Germanic) or extension of Eva (Hebrew).

A common claim: Evelina is said to mean 'desired' or 'island'. Actually: The 'island' gloss is unsupported; sources identify Evelina only as a form of Evelyn or an extension of Eva, with no 'island' meaning attested.

Source: Wiktionary, Wikipedia.

How to Pronounce Evelina

Popularity of Evelina

Evelina peaked at #528 on the SSA list back in 1887, when just 18 babies got the name. By 2024 it sat at #1032, given to 243 girls — a lower rank than its 19th-century high point, but a bigger raw count.

Names Like Evelina

These names share Evelina’s style, era or origin.

• Adria
• Adrienne
• Aldera
• Angelica
• Aprilia
• Astra

FAQ

What does the name Evelina mean?

Desired/wished for (if from Evelyn), or life (if from Eva). (Source: Wiktionary)

How do you pronounce Evelina?

Evelina is pronounced ev-eh-LEE-nah (IPA: /ɛvəˈliːnə/).

Is Evelina a popular name right now?

Evelina peaked at #528 in 1887 and is ranked #1032 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1880–2024.)

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