Angela

Gender
Female (Feminine | Girl)
Meaning
The meaning of the name Angela is 'angelic', 'messenger of God', or 'heavenly messenger'.
Scripts(How to write)
Άνγκελα (Greek), 安吉拉 (Chinese), アンジェラ (Japanese)
Άντζελα(Greek)
Ангела(Russian, Macedonian)
Pronunciation
AN-gyi-lə(Russian)
AN-jəl-ə(English)
ANG-geh-la(German)
ANG-jeh-la(Italian)
An-juh-luh (English), ahn-heh-lah (Italian), ahn-heh-luh (Spanish)
Popularity
Angela is a popular name in many countries around the world. In the United States, it was one of the top 100 names for girls in the 1970s and 1980s. It is still a common name in many European countries, including Italy, Spain, and Germany.

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Angela Name meanings & History

The name Angela is of Greek origin and is derived from the word 'angelos', meaning 'messenger'. It was first used in the Christian context to denote the divine messengers who acted as intermediaries between God and people. The meaning of the name Angela is 'angelic', 'messenger of God', or 'heavenly messenger'. Feminine form of Angelus (see Angel). As an English name, it came into use in the 18th century. Angela is a versatile name that can be used for baby girls of any ethnicity, culture, or religion. It is a popular choice for parents who want a name that is both classic and timeless.

Zodiac Sign of Angela: Action Aries

Synonyms of Angela:

A: Ambitious,Argumentative,Assertive,Action,Angry,Aggressive

N: Neat,Nervous,Nutrition,Neurosis,Nitpicking,Nagging,Nice

G: Goof-off,Genuine,Gregarious,Go-getter

E: Expressive,Environment,Enlighten,Exaggerate,Entertain,Enliven

L: Languid,Lover,Liaison,Luscious,Lazy,Legal,Lovely

Angela is:

  • a Classic name
  • a Formal name
  • a Natural name
  • a Refined name
  • a Serious name
  • a Simple name
  • a Wholesome name

Famous People

Some famous people named Angela include Angela Merkel (German politician), Angela Bassett (American actress), and Angela Lansbury (British-American actress).

2.) ANGELA (Female)

Usage: Scottish

Meanings: A borrowing from the English, Angela is a Latinate form of Angel, which is a direct derivative of angel (guiding spirit, messenger of God), which is ultimately derived from the Greek angeloS (messenger, messenger of God). Alternatively, Angela is used as a contracted form of Angelica (angelic). See ANGELICA. Pet: Angie. (AN-JEH-LAH)


3.) Angela (Female)

Usage: Greek

Meanings: (Greek) angel; messenger. See also Engel.

Other Forms: Angala, Anganita, Angelanell, Angelanette, Angelo, Angiola, Anglea, Anjella, Anjellah


4.) ANGELA (Female)

Usage: Irish

Meanings: Latinate form of Angel (messenger of God, guiding spirit), which is from the Greek angelos (messenger). Aingeal is the Gaelic form. Pet: Angie. (AN-JEH-LAH)


5.) ANGELA (Female)

Usage: Portuguese

Meanings: Derived from the Latin angelus (angel, messenger of God, guiding spirit), which is from the Greek angelos (messenger, messenger of God). (AHN-ZHEH-LAH)


6.) Angela (Female)

Usage: Greek

Meanings: Messenger of God

Other Forms: Angella


7.) ANGELA (Female)

Usage: Italian

Meanings: Derived from the Greek angelos (messenger). In New Testament Greek, the word evolved to mean “divine messenger of God.” Var: Angelia. (AHN-JAY-LAH)


8.) ANGELA (Female)

Usage: American

Meanings: A Latinate form of Angel, a name derived from angel (divine messenger, a messenger of God), which has its root in the Greek angelos (messenger). Var: Angella, Anngele. Pet: Angie. (AN-JEH-LUH)


9.) ANGELA (Female)

Usage: Russian

Meanings: Latinate form of Angel (messenger of God, guiding spirit), which is from the Greek angelos (messenger). Var: Anzhela. Pet: Gelya. (AHN-ZEHL-AH)


10.) ANGELA (Female)

Usage: Spanish

Meanings: Popular name derived from the Spanish ángel, which is from the Latin angelus (divine messenger, messenger of God). The name has its root in the Greek angelos (a messenger). Var: Angeliata, Angélica, Angella. Dim: Angalina, Angalita, Angelena, Angelida, Angelina, Anhelita, Anjelita, Lina. Pet: Angie, Nina. (AHN-HEL-LAH)


11.) Angela (Female)

Usage: Greek

Meanings: (Greek) divine; angelic

Other Forms: Angelena, Angelica, Angelina, Angelle, Angie, Gela, Nini


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